Serving 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Primero 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 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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: 111 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Primero Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Weston, CO, encompassing approximately 501.6 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 15 miles and the furthest edge located 22.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Primero Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Primero Elementary School's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Primero Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Primero Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#469 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
White
44%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primero Elementary School's ranking?
Primero Elementary School is ranked #469 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Primero Elementary School often compared to?
Primero Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fisher's Peak Elementary School, Hoehne Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Primero Elementary School?
111 students attend Primero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Primero Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Primero Elementary School?
Primero Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Primero Elementary School offer ?
Primero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Primero Elementary School part of?
Primero Elementary School is part of Primero Reorganized School District No. 2.
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