Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nisley 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nisley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nisley Elementary School's student population of 346 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Motto
Engage, equip, and empower each and every student, each and every day.
School Rankings
Nisley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nisley Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1369 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nisley Elementary School's ranking?
Nisley Elementary School is ranked #1369 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Nisley Elementary School?
346 students attend Nisley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nisley Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nisley Elementary School?
Nisley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Nisley Elementary School offer ?
Nisley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nisley Elementary School part of?
Nisley Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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