Welby Community School
Welby Community School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Welby Community 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welby Community School's student population of 371 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Welby Community 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 Welby Community School is 0.32, 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
#1604 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
81%
34%
Black
n/a
5%
White
16%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Welby Community School?
371 students attend Welby Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Welby Community School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welby Community School?
Welby Community School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Welby Community School offer ?
Welby Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Welby Community School part of?
Welby Community School is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Dismissal 2 hours early
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
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