Serving 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Platte Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 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 39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Platte Valley Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 286.3 square miles around Kersey, CO. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 16.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Platte Valley Elementary School's student population of 528 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Platte Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platte Valley Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#717 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1994–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
42%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
White
54%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Platte Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Platte Valley Elementary School is ranked #717 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Platte Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Platte Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Briggsdale Elementary School, Platteville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Platte Valley Elementary School?
528 students attend Platte Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Platte Valley Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Platte Valley Elementary School?
Platte Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Platte Valley Elementary School offer ?
Platte Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platte Valley Elementary School part of?
Platte Valley Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-7.
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