Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lamb Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥80% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥80% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥80%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
88%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
25%
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?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Lamb Elementary School?
32 students attend Lamb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Lamb Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamb Elementary School?
Lamb Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lamb Elementary School offer ?
Lamb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lamb Elementary School part of?
Lamb Elementary School is part of Creede School District.
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