New Emerson School At Columbus serves 141 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
New Emerson School At Columbus placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Emerson School At Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
New Emerson School At Columbus's student population of 141 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Emerson School At Columbus is ranked within the top 5% 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 New Emerson School At Columbus is 0.31, 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
#56 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
2%
4%
White
83%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 New Emerson School At Columbus's ranking?
New Emerson School At Columbus is ranked #56 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend New Emerson School At Columbus?
141 students attend New Emerson School At Columbus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of New Emerson School At Columbus students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Emerson School At Columbus?
New Emerson School At Columbus has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Emerson School At Columbus offer ?
New Emerson School At Columbus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is New Emerson School At Columbus part of?
New Emerson School At Columbus is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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