Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Weldon Valley 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weldon Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Weldon Valley Elementary School's student population of 119 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Weldon Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Weldon Valley Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#881 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weldon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Weldon Valley Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Weldon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Weldon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wiggins Elementary School, Green Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Weldon Valley Elementary School?
119 students attend Weldon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Weldon Valley Elementary School students are White, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weldon Valley Elementary School?
Weldon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Weldon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Weldon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Weldon Valley Elementary School part of?
Weldon Valley Elementary School is part of School District No. Re-20 Weldon Valley.
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