Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wildflower 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wildflower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wildflower Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wildflower 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 Wildflower Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1133 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
17%
5%
White
25%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wildflower Elementary School's ranking?
Wildflower Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Wildflower Elementary School often compared to?
Wildflower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Creek International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Wildflower Elementary School?
376 students attend Wildflower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Wildflower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wildflower Elementary School?
Wildflower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wildflower Elementary School offer ?
Wildflower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wildflower Elementary School part of?
Wildflower Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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