Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-5, New Emerson School At Columbus ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Emerson School At Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
New Emerson School At Columbus's student population of 138 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
New Emerson School At Columbus ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Emerson School At Columbus is 0.30, 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
#97 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
83%
49%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Emerson School At Columbus's ranking?
New Emerson School At Columbus is ranked #97 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are New Emerson School At Columbus often compared to?
New Emerson School At Columbusis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend New Emerson School At Columbus?
138 students attend New Emerson School At Columbus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of New Emerson School At Columbus students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Emerson School At Columbus?
New Emerson School At Columbus has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does New Emerson School At Columbus offer ?
New Emerson School At Columbus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Emerson School At Columbus part of?
New Emerson School At Columbus is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
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