Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, De Beque 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
How many students attend De Beque Elementary School?
119 students attend De Beque Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of De Beque Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of De Beque Elementary School?
De Beque Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does De Beque Elementary School offer ?
De Beque Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is De Beque Elementary School part of?
De Beque Elementary School is part of De Beque Joint District No. 49 Of The Counties Of Mesa And School District.
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