Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bamford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bamford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Bamford Elementary School's student population of 310 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Bamford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bamford Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#302 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
16%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
69%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Poudre School District R-1
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bamford Elementary School's ranking?
Bamford Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bamford Elementary School?
310 students attend Bamford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bamford Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bamford Elementary School?
Bamford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bamford Elementary School offer ?
Bamford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bamford Elementary School part of?
Bamford Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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