Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Needham 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Needham Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Needham Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Needham Elementary School?
347 students attend Needham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Needham Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Needham Elementary School?
Needham Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Needham Elementary School offer ?
Needham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Needham Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
