Serving 159 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Merino Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Merino Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Merino, CO, encompassing approximately 271.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
159 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Tomorrows Leaders Today
School Rankings
Merino Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1299 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
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 #1299 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 Two or more races.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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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