Simla Elementary School
Tel:
(719)541-2291
- Simla Elementary School serves 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Simla Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Simla Elementary School's student population of 154 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 154 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Simla Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Simla Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #474 out of 1,704 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 87% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Big Sandy No. 100J School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Simla Elementary School is Simla High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Simla Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Simla Junior High School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Simla Simla High School Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
0.0 miles
619 Pueblo St
Simla, CO 80835
(719)541-2291 0.0 9-12 90 - Simla Simla Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 62 students
0.0 miles
619 Pueblo St
Simla, CO 80835
(719)541-2291 0.0 6-8 62 - Calhan Frontier Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 72 students
13.3 miles
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719)347-3156 13.3 K-8 72 - Calhan Calhan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 175 students
13.6 miles
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719)347-2766 13.6 PK-5 175 - Calhan Calhan High School Grades: 9-12 | 152 students
13.6 miles
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719)347-2766 13.6 9-12 152
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