Serving 508 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wiggins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than 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 35% 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: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wiggins Elementary School's student population of 508 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wiggins 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 Wiggins Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#939 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
35%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiggins Elementary School's ranking?
Wiggins Elementary School is ranked #939 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wiggins Elementary School often compared to?
Wiggins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weldon Valley Elementary School, Green Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wiggins Elementary School?
508 students attend Wiggins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wiggins Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiggins Elementary School?
Wiggins Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wiggins Elementary School offer ?
Wiggins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Wiggins Elementary School part of?
Wiggins Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-50 Wiggins.
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