Serving 511 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tavelli 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tavelli Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Tavelli Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tavelli Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tavelli Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#218 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
24%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Tavelli Elementary School's ranking?
Tavelli Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Tavelli Elementary School often compared to?
Tavelli Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Traut Core Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Tavelli Elementary School?
511 students attend Tavelli Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tavelli Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tavelli Elementary School?
Tavelli Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tavelli Elementary School offer ?
Tavelli Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tavelli Elementary School part of?
Tavelli Elementary School is part of Poudre School District R-1.
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