Polston Elementary School serves 351 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
65%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
33%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alamosa School District No. Re-11j
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Polston Elementary School?
351 students attend Polston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Polston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Polston Elementary School?
Polston Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Polston Elementary School offer ?
Polston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Polston Elementary School part of?
Polston Elementary School is part of Alamosa School District No. Re-11j.
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