Platte Valley Elementary School

601 Clark Street
Kersey, CO 80644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 513 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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Platte Valley Elementary School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Motto
SPARKING CURIOSITY FOR A LIFETIME OF LEARNING

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 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#717 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
39%
33%
45%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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, Benjamin Eaton 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?
513 students attend Platte Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Platte Valley Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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