Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Union Colony 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Union Colony Elementary School's student population of 342 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Union Colony 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 Union Colony Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1301 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
4%
5%
White
23%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Union Colony Elementary School's ranking?
Union Colony Elementary School is ranked #1301 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Union Colony Elementary School often compared to?
Union Colony Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salida Del Sol Academy, S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Union Colony Elementary School?
342 students attend Union Colony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Union Colony Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Union Colony Elementary School?
Union Colony Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Union Colony Elementary School offer ?
Union Colony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Union Colony Elementary School part of?
Union Colony Elementary School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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