Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Primero Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Primero Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Primero Elementary School's student population of 132 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Primero Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Primero Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#611 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
45%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Primero Elementary School's ranking?
Primero Elementary School is ranked #611 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Primero Elementary School often compared to?
Primero Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fisher's Peak Elementary School, Hoehne Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Primero Elementary School?
132 students attend Primero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Primero Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Primero Elementary School?
Primero Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Primero Elementary School offer ?
Primero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Primero Elementary School part of?
Primero Elementary School is part of Primero Reorganized School District No. 2.
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