Wamsley Elementary School
Wamsley Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wamsley Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wamsley Elementary School's student population of 351 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wamsley Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wamsley Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1464 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
34%
Black
n/a
5%
White
30%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Wamsley Elementary School?
351 students attend Wamsley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wamsley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wamsley Elementary School?
Wamsley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Wamsley Elementary School offer ?
Wamsley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wamsley Elementary School part of?
Wamsley Elementary School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
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