Beaver Valley Elementary School

420 Glacier Avenue
Brush, CO 80723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades 3-5, Beaver Valley 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 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 17%
  • : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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Beaver Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Beaver Valley Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
300 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Beaver Valley Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
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State Level (CO)
(18-19)
17%
35%
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(18-19)
25%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
50%
36%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
47%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Beaver Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Beaver Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wiggins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Beaver Valley Elementary School?
300 students attend Beaver Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Beaver Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beaver Valley Elementary School?
Beaver Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beaver Valley Elementary School offer ?
Beaver Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Beaver Valley Elementary School part of?
Beaver Valley Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-2 Brush.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 17%
  • : 25%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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