Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Platteville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Platteville Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 180.4 square miles in Platteville, CO. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 7.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 15.1 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Platteville Elementary School's student population of 317 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Platteville 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 Platteville Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1339 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
61%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
35%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Platteville Elementary School's ranking?
Platteville Elementary School is ranked #1339 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Platteville Elementary School often compared to?
Platteville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilcrest Elementary School, Platte Valley Elementary School, Frontier Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Platteville Elementary School?
317 students attend Platteville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Platteville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Platteville Elementary School?
Platteville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Platteville Elementary School offer ?
Platteville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platteville Elementary School part of?
Platteville Elementary School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.
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