Limon Elementary School

874 F Avenue
Limon, CO 80828
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Limon Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Limon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Limon Elementary School's student population of 220 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Limon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Limon Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
#748 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Limon Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Limon 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.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Limon 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
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Limon 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%
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Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Limon Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Limon Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Limon Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
76%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Limon Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Limon Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Limon 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
50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Limon 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%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Limon 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 Limon Elementary School's ranking?
Limon Elementary School is ranked #748 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Limon Elementary School?
220 students attend Limon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Limon Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Limon Elementary School?
Limon Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Limon Elementary School offer ?
Limon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Limon Elementary School part of?
Limon Elementary School is part of Limon School District No. Re 4j.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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