Serving 130 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Routt 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Routt Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Yampa, CO, spanning approximately 585.9 square miles, with a typical drive to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 14.4 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the zone is located about 23.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Routt Elementary School's student population of 130 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Routt 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 South Routt Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#1214 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
16%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
79%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Routt Elementary School's ranking?
South Routt Elementary School is ranked #1214 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are South Routt Elementary School often compared to?
South Routt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayden Valley Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School, Soda Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend South Routt Elementary School?
130 students attend South Routt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of South Routt Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Routt Elementary School?
South Routt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Routt Elementary School offer ?
South Routt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Routt Elementary School part of?
South Routt Elementary School is part of South Routt School District No. Re 3.
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