Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Routt 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Routt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South Routt Elementary School's student population of 143 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Routt 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 South Routt Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#1211 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Routt Elementary School's ranking?
South Routt Elementary School is ranked #1211 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are South Routt Elementary School often compared to?
South Routt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hayden Valley Elementary School, Soda Creek Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend South Routt Elementary School?
143 students attend South Routt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of South Routt Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Routt Elementary School?
South Routt Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Routt Elementary School offer ?
South Routt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Routt Elementary School part of?
South Routt Elementary School is part of South Routt School District No. Re 3.
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