Inspire Elementary School vs. Valdez Elementary School
Should you attend Inspire Elementary School or Valdez Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Inspire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Valdez Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Inspire Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Valdez Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
645 students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#181 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
36
100
Kindergarten Students
101
46
Grade 1 Students
104
59
Grade 2 Students
112
53
Grade 3 Students
97
61
Grade 4 Students
98
51
Grade 5 Students
97
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
25%
72%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
56%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%