Walsh Elementary School
Tel:
(719)324-5400
- Walsh Elementary School serves 111 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Walsh Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Walsh Elementary School's student population of 111 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 111 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Walsh Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Walsh Elementary School is 0.39, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #853 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 76% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walsh No. Re-1 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Walsh Elementary School is Walsh High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vilas Elementary School (9.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Walsh Walsh High School Grades: 7-12 | 56 students
0.2 miles
300 California Street
Walsh, CO 81090
(719)324-5221 0.2 7-12 56 - Vilas Colorado Online Academy (cola) Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
9.2 miles
202 Collingwood Ave
Vilas, CO 81087
(719)523-4952 9.2 7-12 n/a - Vilas Vilas Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 22 students
9.3 miles
202 Collingwood St
Vilas, CO 81087
(719)523-6738 9.3 PK-6 22 - Vilas Vilas Undivided High School Grades: 7-12 | 20 students
9.3 miles
202 Collingwood St
Vilas, CO 81087
(719)523-6738 9.3 7-12 20 - Springfield Springfield Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 210 students
18.7 miles
389 Tipton Street
Springfield, CO 81073
(719)523-4391 18.7 PK-6 210
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