Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Naturita 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Naturita Elementary School's ranking?
Naturita Elementary School is ranked #864 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Naturita Elementary School?
162 students attend Naturita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Naturita Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Naturita Elementary School?
Naturita Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Naturita Elementary School offer ?
Naturita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Naturita Elementary School part of?
Naturita Elementary School is part of West End School District No. Re-2.
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