Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Alice Terry 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 55% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alice Terry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Alice Terry Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alice Terry Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)55%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)53%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
75%
35%
Black
5%
5%
White
14%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Alice Terry Elementary School?
193 students attend Alice Terry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Alice Terry Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Terry Elementary School?
Alice Terry Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alice Terry Elementary School offer ?
Alice Terry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Alice Terry Elementary School part of?
Alice Terry Elementary School is part of Sheridan School District No. 2.
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