Serving 76 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Gardner Valley 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% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardner Valley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gardner Valley School's student population of 76 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
76 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gardner Valley 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 Gardner Valley School is 0.56, 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
#1552 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
46%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner Valley School's ranking?
Gardner Valley School is ranked #1552 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gardner Valley School often compared to?
Gardner Valley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peakview School, La Veta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gardner Valley School?
76 students attend Gardner Valley School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gardner Valley School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner Valley School?
Gardner Valley School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Gardner Valley School offer ?
Gardner Valley School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gardner Valley School part of?
Gardner Valley School is part of Huerfano School District Re-1.
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