Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sarah Milner 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 39% 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: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sarah Milner Elementary School's student population of 264 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Motto
Respect - Achieve - My Personal Best
School Rankings
Sarah Milner 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 Sarah Milner 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
#1220 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
1%
5%
White
61%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ram
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah Milner Elementary School's ranking?
Sarah Milner Elementary School is ranked #1220 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sarah Milner Elementary School often compared to?
Sarah Milner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riffenburgh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sarah Milner Elementary School?
264 students attend Sarah Milner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sarah Milner Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sarah Milner Elementary School?
Sarah Milner Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sarah Milner Elementary School offer ?
Sarah Milner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sarah Milner Elementary School part of?
Sarah Milner Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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