Norwood Elementary School (Closed 2015)

1225 West Summit Street
Norwood, CO 81423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-79% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(13-14)
70-79%
57%
(13-14)
70-79%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
84%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Norwood Elementary School?
142 students attend Norwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Norwood Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood Elementary School?
Norwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Norwood Elementary School offer ?
Norwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norwood Elementary School part of?
Norwood Elementary School is part of Norwood School District No. R-2j.

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