Rocky Mountain Elementary School

3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Rocky Mountain Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
469 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rocky Mountain Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
39%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
56%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rocky Mountain Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1500 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
469 students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Rocky Mountain Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rocky Mountain Elementary School part of?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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