Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Weldon Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Weldon Valley Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Weldona, CO school district, encompassing approximately 190 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.1 miles to the zone's edge and up to 15.1 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weldon Valley Elementary School's student population of 119 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
119 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weldon Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weldon Valley Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#750 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weldon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Weldon Valley Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Weldon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Weldon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wiggins Elementary School, Green Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Weldon Valley Elementary School?
119 students attend Weldon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Weldon Valley Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weldon Valley Elementary School?
Weldon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weldon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Weldon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weldon Valley Elementary School part of?
Weldon Valley Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley.
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