Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Laurene Edmondson 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 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: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1979
School Motto
Be responsible, Be respectful, Be fair-minded.
School Rankings
Laurene Edmondson 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 Laurene Edmondson Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1180 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurene Edmondson Elementary School's ranking?
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School is ranked #1180 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Laurene Edmondson Elementary School?
235 students attend Laurene Edmondson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Laurene Edmondson Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurene Edmondson Elementary School?
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Laurene Edmondson Elementary School offer ?
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurene Edmondson Elementary School part of?
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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