Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Merino Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merino Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Merino Elementary School's student population of 159 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Merino Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merino Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
90%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merino Elementary School's ranking?
Merino Elementary School is ranked #761 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Merino Elementary School often compared to?
Merino Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peetz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Merino Elementary School?
159 students attend Merino Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Merino Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merino Elementary School?
Merino Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Merino Elementary School offer ?
Merino Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Merino Elementary School part of?
Merino Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-4 Buffalo.
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