Monterey Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Monterey Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Monterey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Monterey Elementary School's student population of 248 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Monterey Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Monterey Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1509 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
35%
Black
9%
4%
White
17%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Monterey Elementary School's ranking?
Monterey Elementary School is ranked #1509 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Monterey Elementary School?
248 students attend Monterey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Monterey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monterey Elementary School?
Monterey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monterey Elementary School offer ?
Monterey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Monterey Elementary School part of?
Monterey Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Winter Break: Schools Closed
December 15, 2023 (Friday)
Spring Break: Schools Closed
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break: District Closed
March 29, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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