Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Platteville 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Platteville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Platteville Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Platteville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Platteville Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1342 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
42%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Platteville Elementary School's ranking?
Platteville Elementary School is ranked #1342 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Platteville Elementary School often compared to?
Platteville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilcrest Elementary School, Platte Valley Elementary School, Frontier Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Platteville Elementary School?
322 students attend Platteville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Platteville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Platteville Elementary School?
Platteville Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Platteville Elementary School offer ?
Platteville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Platteville Elementary School part of?
Platteville Elementary School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.
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