Elwell Elementary School

155 Silverbell Dr
Johnstown, CO 80534
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elwell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elwell Elementary School's student population of 625 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
625 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Elwell 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 Elwell Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#952 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Elwell Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Elwell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Elwell Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elwell Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Elwell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elwell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elwell Elementary School's ranking?
Elwell Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elwell Elementary School often compared to?
Elwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milliken Elementary School, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Elwell Elementary School?
625 students attend Elwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Elwell Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elwell Elementary School?
Elwell Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Elwell Elementary School offer ?
Elwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elwell Elementary School part of?
Elwell Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-5j.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 625 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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