Serving 21 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Branson 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 was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than 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 Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
21 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
57%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% CO state average).
How many students attend Branson Elementary School?
21 students attend Branson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Branson Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Branson Elementary School?
Branson Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Branson Elementary School offer ?
Branson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Branson Elementary School part of?
Branson Elementary School is part of Branson Reorganized School District No. 82.
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