Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valdez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Valdez Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valdez Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Valdez Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Valdez Elementary School often compared to?
Valdez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denver Language School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Valdez Elementary School?
412 students attend Valdez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Valdez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valdez Elementary School?
Valdez Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valdez Elementary School offer ?
Valdez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Valdez Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 412 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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