Boyd Elementary School serves 309 students in grades 2-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
69%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
29%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Boyd Elementary School?
309 students attend Boyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Boyd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyd Elementary School?
Boyd Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Boyd Elementary School offer ?
Boyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Boyd Elementary School part of?
Boyd Elementary School is part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j.
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