Needham Elementary School
Tel:
(970)247-4791
- Needham Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Needham Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 457 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Needham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Needham Elementary School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #719 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 71% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Durango No. 9-R School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Needham Elementary School is Durango High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Miller Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Durango Durango High School Grades: 9-12 | 1075 students
0.2 miles
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970)259-1630 0.2 9-12 1075 - Durango Miller Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 458 students
0.2 miles
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-1418 0.2 6-8 458 - Durango Riverview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
0.7 miles
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-3862 0.7 PK-5 502 - Durango Animas High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 274 students
0.8 miles
3206 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81302
(970)247-2474 0.8 9-12 274 - Durango District 9-r Shared School Grades: K-12 | 174 students
0.9 miles
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-5411 0.9 K-12 174
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