Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gypsum 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Gypsum Elementary School's student population of 395 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Gypsum 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 Gypsum Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#1494 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
86%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gypsum Elementary School's ranking?
Gypsum Elementary School is ranked #1494 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Gypsum Elementary School often compared to?
Gypsum Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Hill Elementary School, Eagle Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Gypsum Elementary School?
395 students attend Gypsum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gypsum Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gypsum Elementary School?
Gypsum Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Gypsum Elementary School offer ?
Gypsum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gypsum Elementary School part of?
Gypsum Elementary School is part of Eagle County School District No. Re 50.
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