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L.w. St. John Elementary School (Closed 2013)

460 Stone Quarry Rd
Parachute, CO 81635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
L.w. St. John Elementary School serves 169 students in grades 4-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(11-12)
45-49%
56%
(11-12)
50-54%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
37%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% CO state average).
How many students attend L.w. St. John Elementary School?
169 students attend L.w. St. John Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of L.w. St. John Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of L.w. St. John Elementary School?
L.w. St. John Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does L.w. St. John Elementary School offer ?
L.w. St. John Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is L.w. St. John Elementary School part of?
L.w. St. John Elementary School is part of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi.

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