Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ouray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ouray Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 151.2 square miles in Ouray, CO. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 10-15 minutes, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being 7.3 miles and the furthest edge located 10.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ouray Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ouray 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 Ouray Elementary School is 0.34, 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
#1061 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
80%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ouray Elementary School's ranking?
Ouray Elementary School is ranked #1061 out of 1,748 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ouray Elementary School?
79 students attend Ouray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ouray Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ouray Elementary School?
Ouray Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ouray Elementary School offer ?
Ouray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ouray Elementary School part of?
Ouray Elementary School is part of Ouray School District No. R-1 Of The County Of Ouray And.
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