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Naturita Elementary School (Closed 2024)

141 West Main Street
Naturita, CO 81422
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%
Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Naturita 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 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#931 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-29%
32%
40-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Naturita Elementary School's ranking?
Naturita Elementary School is ranked #931 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Naturita Elementary School?
162 students attend Naturita Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Naturita Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Naturita Elementary School?
Naturita Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Naturita Elementary School offer ?
Naturita Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Naturita Elementary School part of?
Naturita Elementary School is part of West End School District No. Re-2.

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