Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sedalia 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sedalia Elementary School serves the western part of its district in Sedalia, CO, covering an area of approximately 120.5 square miles. Families in this zone typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 17.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sedalia Elementary School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sedalia 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 Sedalia Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1135 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
38%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
51%
49%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sedalia Elementary School's ranking?
Sedalia Elementary School is ranked #1135 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sedalia Elementary School?
212 students attend Sedalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Sedalia Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sedalia Elementary School?
Sedalia Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sedalia Elementary School offer ?
Sedalia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sedalia Elementary School part of?
Sedalia Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District No. Re 1.
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