Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cactus Valley 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 46% 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: 462 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cactus Valley Elementary School's student population of 462 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
462 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Cactus Valley 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 Cactus Valley Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#1027 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cactus Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Cactus Valley Elementary School is ranked #1027 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Cactus Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Cactus Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Cactus Valley Elementary School?
462 students attend Cactus Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Cactus Valley Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cactus Valley Elementary School?
Cactus Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cactus Valley Elementary School offer ?
Cactus Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cactus Valley Elementary School part of?
Cactus Valley Elementary School is part of Garfield School District No. Re-2.
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