Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westminster 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)15-19%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)4%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)78%
33%
Black
(15-16)2%
5%
White
(15-16)14%
54%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% CO state average).
How many students attend Westminster Elementary School?
248 students attend Westminster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Westminster Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westminster Elementary School?
Westminster Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Westminster Elementary School offer ?
Westminster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westminster Elementary School part of?
Westminster Elementary School is part of Westminster Public Schools School District.
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