Serving 105 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 33%). 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 105 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Walsh Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Walsh, CO, encompassing approximately 767.5 square miles. Families typically travel 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.3 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being about 30.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walsh Elementary School's student population of 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Walsh 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 Walsh Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#1063 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
81%
49%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walsh Elementary School's ranking?
Walsh Elementary School is ranked #1063 out of 1,748 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 33% 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?
105 students attend Walsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Walsh Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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