West Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
Should I attend West Elementary School or Columbia 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
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
181 students
285 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1261 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#472 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
28
Kindergarten Students
29
50
Grade 1 Students
25
39
Grade 2 Students
22
46
Grade 3 Students
22
47
Grade 4 Students
27
36
Grade 5 Students
29
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
28%
32%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
63%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%