Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Welby Community School Of The Arts 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welby Community School Of The Arts's student population of 308 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Welby Community School Of The Arts 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 Welby Community School Of The Arts is 0.39, 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
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
76%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
19%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Welby Community School Of The Arts's ranking?
Welby Community School Of The Arts is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Welby Community School Of The Arts?
308 students attend Welby Community School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Welby Community School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Welby Community School Of The Arts?
Welby Community School Of The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Welby Community School Of The Arts offer ?
Welby Community School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Welby Community School Of The Arts part of?
Welby Community School Of The Arts is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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