Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elwell 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Elwell Elementary School's student population of 625 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
Elwell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwell Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Elwell Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elwell Elementary School often compared to?
Elwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milliken Elementary School, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 Elwell Elementary School?
625 students attend Elwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Elwell Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwell Elementary School?
Elwell Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elwell Elementary School offer ?
Elwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elwell Elementary School part of?
Elwell Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-5j.
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