Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Walsh 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walsh Elementary School's student population of 114 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Walsh Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walsh Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walsh Elementary School's ranking?
Walsh Elementary School is ranked #1084 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Walsh Elementary School often compared to?
Walsh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vilas Elementary School, Pritchett 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 32% CO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Walsh Elementary School?
114 students attend Walsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Walsh Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walsh Elementary School?
Walsh Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Walsh Elementary School offer ?
Walsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Walsh Elementary School part of?
Walsh Elementary School is part of Walsh School District No. Re-1.
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