Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Welby Community School Of The Arts 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Welby Community School Of The Arts's student population of 322 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Welby Community School Of The Arts 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 Welby Community School Of The Arts is 0.40, 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
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
75%
35%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Welby Community School Of The Arts's ranking?
Welby Community School Of The Arts is ranked #1500 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Welby Community School Of The Arts?
322 students attend Welby Community School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Welby Community School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Welby Community School Of The Arts?
Welby Community School Of The Arts has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Welby Community School Of The Arts offer ?
Welby Community School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Welby Community School Of The Arts part of?
Welby Community School Of The Arts is part of Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St.
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