Serving 15 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Vilas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 15 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in CO)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Vilas Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 180.1 square miles around Vilas, CO. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.4 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vilas Elementary School's student population of 15 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Vilas Elementary School is 0.45, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
32%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
37%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. 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 schools are Vilas Elementary School often compared to?
Vilas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pritchett Elementary School, Walsh Elementary School, Springfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Vilas Elementary School?
15 students attend Vilas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Vilas Elementary School students are White, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vilas Elementary School?
Vilas Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Vilas Elementary School offer ?
Vilas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vilas Elementary School part of?
Vilas Elementary School is part of Vilas School District Re-5.
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