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#1775 of 1,815 schools in CO
Bea Underwood Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi · Parachute, CO
A Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 68, Parachute, CO 81635
- Math 9% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 11% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bea Underwood Elementary School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 10% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bea Underwood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,550/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parachute), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,865
Median home value
$251,900
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81635; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bea Underwood Elementary School is listed in Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bea Underwood Elementary School
Bea Underwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parachute, CO, part of Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi, serving approximately 374 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,775 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bea Underwood Elementary School
What grades does Bea Underwood Elementary School serve?
Bea Underwood Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Bea Underwood Elementary School?
Bea Underwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bea Underwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bea Underwood Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bea Underwood Elementary School rank in CO?
Bea Underwood Elementary School ranks #1,775 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Bea Underwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bea Underwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bea Underwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bea Underwood Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bea Underwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bea Underwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bea Underwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bea Underwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bea Underwood Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Bea Underwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Garfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.0%
- Phone
- (970) 285-5703
- Area population (ZIP 81635)
- 7,155
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81635; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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