Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Erie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Erie 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
School Overview
Erie Elementary School's student population of 450 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
Erie Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erie Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#129 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
16%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
71%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erie Elementary School's ranking?
Erie Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Erie Elementary School often compared to?
Erie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Red Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Erie Elementary School?
450 students attend Erie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Erie Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erie Elementary School?
Erie Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Erie Elementary School offer ?
Erie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Erie Elementary School part of?
Erie Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
School Reviews
2 9/8/2009
The school counselor is totally incompetent and should not be allowed to be around special ed children.
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