Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bricker 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bricker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bricker Elementary School's student population of 234 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1980
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Creating Greatness
School Rankings
Bricker 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 Bricker Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#1417 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
63%
36%
Black
12%
5%
White
14%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Bricker Elementary School's ranking?
Bricker Elementary School is ranked #1417 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bricker Elementary School often compared to?
Bricker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Giberson Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Bricker Elementary School?
234 students attend Bricker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bricker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bricker Elementary School?
Bricker Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bricker Elementary School offer ?
Bricker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bricker Elementary School part of?
Bricker Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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