Serving 519 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tavelli 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 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: 519 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tavelli Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tavelli Elementary School's student population of 519 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tavelli 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 Tavelli Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#223 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
66%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 Tavelli Elementary School's ranking?
Tavelli Elementary School is ranked #223 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Tavelli Elementary School often compared to?
Tavelli Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traut Core Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Tavelli Elementary School?
519 students attend Tavelli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Tavelli Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tavelli Elementary School?
Tavelli Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tavelli Elementary School offer ?
Tavelli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tavelli Elementary School part of?
Tavelli Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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