Columbia Elementary School vs. West Elementary School
Should I attend Columbia Elementary School or West Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
285 students
181 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1261 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
27
Kindergarten Students
50
29
Grade 1 Students
39
25
Grade 2 Students
46
22
Grade 3 Students
47
22
Grade 4 Students
36
27
Grade 5 Students
39
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
32%
28%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
53%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%