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Georgetown Community School vs. Carlson Elementary School

Should you attend Georgetown Community School or Carlson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Georgetown Community School
504 14th Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Carlson Elementary School
1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Georgetown Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Carlson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Georgetown Community 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 140 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Carlson 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
85 students
140 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Georgetown Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carlson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Georgetown Community School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carlson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
11 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Georgetown Community School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carlson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Georgetown Community School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carlson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#458 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
#881 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Georgetown Community School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carlson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in CO)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Georgetown Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 30% in CO)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Georgetown Community School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Georgetown Community School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carlson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
21
Kindergarten Students
10
18
Grade 1 Students
11
23
Grade 2 Students
12
19
Grade 3 Students
5
16
Grade 4 Students
16
13
Grade 5 Students
11
17
Grade 6 Students
10
13

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Georgetown Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carlson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Georgetown Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carlson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Georgetown Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carlson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Georgetown Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carlson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
85%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Georgetown Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carlson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Georgetown Community School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carlson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.27
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Georgetown Community School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carlson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Georgetown Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carlson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Georgetown Community School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carlson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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