Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Witt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Witt Elementary School's ranking?
Witt Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,779 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Witt Elementary School?
239 students attend Witt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Witt Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Witt Elementary School?
Witt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Witt Elementary School offer ?
Witt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Witt Elementary School part of?
Witt Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
In what neighborhood is Witt Elementary School located?
Witt Elementary School is located in the West Westminster neighborhood of Broomfield, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in West Westminster.
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