Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shawsheen 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawsheen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Shawsheen Elementary School's student population of 380 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shawsheen 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 Shawsheen Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1176 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
69%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shawsheen Elementary School's ranking?
Shawsheen Elementary School is ranked #1176 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Shawsheen Elementary School?
380 students attend Shawsheen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Shawsheen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawsheen Elementary School?
Shawsheen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Shawsheen Elementary School offer ?
Shawsheen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Shawsheen Elementary School part of?
Shawsheen Elementary School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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