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Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Colorado

The average student-teacher ratio in Colorado public elementary schools is approximately 16:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 2:1 7:1 Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Public Elementary Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Colorado (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-9
1200 Johnson Road
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7004
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Education Reenvisioned School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
430 Beacon Lite Road Suite 150
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 963-9824
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Gilliam Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 5-12
2844 Downing
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 294-8930
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Gold Hill Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-5
890 Main Street
Boulder, CO 80302
(720) 561-5940
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Plainview Junior-senior High School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 6-12
13997 County Road 71
Sheridan Lake, CO 81071
(719) 729-3331
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Rocky Mountain Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
7862 West Mansfield Parkway
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 987-4575
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 4-12
1427 West Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Edison Junior-senior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
14550 Edison Road
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-2125
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Gateway School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-12
42575 Highway 141
Gateway, CO 81522
(970) 254-7080
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Kim Undivided High School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Rank: #8 - 128. - 12.
Vilas Elementary School
(Reading: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
202 Collingwood St
Vilas, CO 81087
(719) 523-6738
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Campo Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
480 Maple Street
Campo, CO 81029
(719) 787-2226
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Karval Junior-senior High School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 6-12
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Marvin W Foote Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: 5-12
13500 East Fremont Place
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 768-7596
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Plainview Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-5
13997 County Road 71
Sheridan Lake, CO 81071
(719) 729-3331
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
10300 W. Nassau Ave
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Rank: #13 - 2013. - 20.
World Academy Elementary School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: K-5
395 Mcgregor
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: K-6
9244 South State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 387-8800
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Creede School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
308 La Garita Avenue
Creede, CO 81130
(719) 658-2220
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Kim Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Kit Carson Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-5
102 W. 5th Avenue
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Pawnee School Pk-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: PK-12
19 Chatoga
Grover, CO 80729
(970) 895-2222
Rank: #21 - 2721. - 27.
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 4-12
192 Bromley Business Parkway
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 659-4450
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Arickaree Undivided High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 6-12
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Branson School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-8
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Karval Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Lake City Community School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
614 North Silver Street
Lake City, CO 81235
(970) 944-2314
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Liberty School
Vocational School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-12
9332 Highway 36
Joes, CO 80822
(970) 358-4288
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Silverton Elementary School
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
1160 Snowden Street
Silverton, CO 81433
(970) 387-5543
Rank: #28 - 3628. - 36.
Sobesky Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: K-12
2001 Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 982-5995
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