Serving 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elwell Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher 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 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 618 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elwell Elementary School's student population of 618 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elwell Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elwell 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
#858 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Elwell Explorers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwell Elementary School's ranking?
Elwell Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elwell Elementary School often compared to?
Elwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milliken Elementary School, Pioneer Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% 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 Elwell Elementary School?
618 students attend Elwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Elwell Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Elwell Elementary School?
Elwell Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elwell Elementary School offer ?
Elwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elwell Elementary School part of?
Elwell Elementary School is part of Weld County School District No. Re-5j.
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