Serving 80 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cotopaxi 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cotopaxi Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cotopaxi Elementary School's student population of 80 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
80 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cotopaxi Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotopaxi Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1597 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotopaxi Elementary School's ranking?
Cotopaxi Elementary School is ranked #1597 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cotopaxi Elementary School often compared to?
Cotopaxi Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cotopaxi Elementary School?
80 students attend Cotopaxi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Cotopaxi Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotopaxi Elementary School?
Cotopaxi Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cotopaxi Elementary School offer ?
Cotopaxi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cotopaxi Elementary School part of?
Cotopaxi Elementary School is part of Fremont Re-3 School District.
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