Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Moffat 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 ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
3%
35%
Black
2%
5%
White
85%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend Moffat Elementary School?
60 students attend Moffat Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Moffat Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moffat Elementary School?
Moffat Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Moffat Elementary School offer ?
Moffat Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Moffat Elementary School part of?
Moffat Elementary School is part of Moffat School District No. 2 In The County Of Saguache And.
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