Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fisher's Peak 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fisher's Peak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Fisher's Peak Elementary School's student population of 376 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fisher's Peak 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 Fisher's Peak Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1328 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 Fisher's Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School is ranked #1328 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fisher's Peak Elementary School often compared to?
Fisher's Peak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aguilar Elementary School, Primero Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
376 students attend Fisher's Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Fisher's Peak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fisher's Peak Elementary School offer ?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Fisher's Peak Elementary School part of?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School is part of Trinidad School District 1 In The County Of Las Animas And.
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