Zerger Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend Zerger Elementary School?
291 students attend Zerger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Zerger Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zerger Elementary School?
Zerger Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Zerger Elementary School offer ?
Zerger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Zerger Elementary School part of?
Zerger Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.
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