Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gust Elementary School 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 560 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Gust 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 Gust Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Gust Elementary School is ranked #1101 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gust Elementary School often compared to?
Gust Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Doull Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gust Elementary School?
560 students attend Gust Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Gust Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gust Elementary School?
Gust Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gust Elementary School offer ?
Gust Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gust Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 560 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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