Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Naturita 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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-6
- Enrollment: 154 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Naturita Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Naturita Elementary School's student population of 154 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
154 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Naturita 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 Naturita Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#931 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
91%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naturita Elementary School's ranking?
Naturita Elementary School is ranked #931 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Naturita Elementary School often compared to?
Naturita Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paradox Valley Charter School, Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Naturita Elementary School?
154 students attend Naturita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Naturita Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Naturita Elementary School?
Naturita Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Naturita Elementary School offer ?
Naturita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Naturita Elementary School part of?
Naturita Elementary School is part of West End School District No. Re-2.
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