Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sopris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Sopris 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 Sopris Elementary School is 0.54, 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sopris Elementary School?
385 students attend Sopris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sopris Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sopris Elementary School?
Sopris Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sopris Elementary School offer ?
Sopris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sopris Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 385 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 46%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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