Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mcelwain 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Mcelwain 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 Mcelwain Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mcelwain Elementary School?
358 students attend Mcelwain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Mcelwain Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcelwain Elementary School?
Mcelwain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcelwain Elementary School offer ?
Mcelwain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mcelwain Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
