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Rocky Mountain Elementary School

3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rocky Mountain 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 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rocky Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rocky Mountain Elementary School's student population of 416 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Rocky Mountain 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 Rocky Mountain 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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1485 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
33%
22%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
39%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
56%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rocky Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is ranked #1485 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Rocky Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Rocky Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clifton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
416 students attend Rocky Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Rocky Mountain Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rocky Mountain Elementary School?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rocky Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rocky Mountain Elementary School part of?
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is part of Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 416 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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