Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rocky Mountain Elementary School serves the southern part of Westminster, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance to the edge of the attendance zone being about 2.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rocky Mountain Elementary School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rocky Mountain Elementary School is 0.33, 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
#1631 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1631 out of 1,748 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 Sunset Ridge Pk-8 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 33% CO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
318 students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Rocky Mountain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% 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 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Elementary School part of?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
In what neighborhood is Rocky Mountain Elementary School located?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is located in the East Central Westminster neighborhood of Westminster, CO. There are 1 other public schools located in East Central Westminster.
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