Serving 374 students in grades 2-5, Bea Underwood 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 8% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bea Underwood Elementary School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Bea Underwood 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 Bea Underwood Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bea Underwood Elementary School's ranking?
Bea Underwood Elementary School is ranked #1662 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bea Underwood Elementary School?
374 students attend Bea Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bea Underwood Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bea Underwood Elementary School?
Bea Underwood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bea Underwood Elementary School offer ?
Bea Underwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bea Underwood Elementary School part of?
Bea Underwood Elementary School is part of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2014
With a rating of a 3 in the Garfield county Grand Valley district 16, and a rating of 5 in the Roaring Forks district, G.S. District no. Re-2's rating is a 5, I have to wonder if the tax money for the Garfield County schools stays up valley where there is more affluent families. It is a shame that Parachutes new middle school boasts the most updated equipment for science that is very seldom if ever implemented, minimal electives that do not include art, band but not orchestra, and shop. Physical Ed. is only available one semester per year. Is all of our tax dollars going to unnecessary administration and our students class time spent studying for testing? I feel our tax dollars are misspent and needs to be spent directly on our children's learning and the essential employees should be given a long overdue raise.
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