Columbia Elementary School vs. West Elementary School
Should you attend Columbia Elementary School or West Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
286 students
173 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1302 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
27
Kindergarten Students
52
27
Grade 1 Students
52
26
Grade 2 Students
32
22
Grade 3 Students
43
27
Grade 4 Students
50
21
Grade 5 Students
31
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
33%
36%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
50%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
