Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Twombly 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 19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: TWOMBLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Fort Lupton, CO, covering approximately 103.4 square miles. Families typically can expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Twombly Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1983
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
Preparing Our Students For Their Future; Every Child, Every Day
School Rankings
Twombly 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 Twombly Elementary School is 0.40, 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
#1448 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Twombly Elementary School's ranking?
Twombly Elementary School is ranked #1448 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Twombly Elementary School often compared to?
Twombly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leo William Butler Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Twombly Elementary School?
473 students attend Twombly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Twombly Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Twombly Elementary School?
Twombly Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Twombly Elementary School offer ?
Twombly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Twombly Elementary School part of?
Twombly Elementary School is part of Weld Re-8 Schools.
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