Serving 118 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stansberry Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-59% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Stansberry Elementary School?
118 students attend Stansberry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Stansberry Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stansberry Elementary School?
Stansberry Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Stansberry Elementary School offer ?
Stansberry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stansberry Elementary School part of?
Stansberry Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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