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#1224 of 1,815 schools in CO
Cotopaxi Elementary School
Elementary School · Fremont Re-3 · Cotopaxi, CO
A Fremont Re-3 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
P O BOX 385, Cotopaxi, CO 81223
- Math 29% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cotopaxi Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 29 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cotopaxi 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,587
Median home value
$322,800
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
92.7%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81223; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fremont Re-3
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $18,511NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cotopaxi Elementary School is listed in Fremont Re-3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cotopaxi Elementary School
Cotopaxi Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cotopaxi, CO, part of Fremont Re-3, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,224 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cotopaxi Elementary School
What grades does Cotopaxi Elementary School serve?
Cotopaxi Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cotopaxi Elementary School?
Cotopaxi Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotopaxi Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cotopaxi Elementary School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cotopaxi Elementary School rank in CO?
Cotopaxi Elementary School ranks #1,224 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Cotopaxi Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cotopaxi Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Cotopaxi Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cotopaxi Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cotopaxi Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cotopaxi Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cotopaxi Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cotopaxi Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cotopaxi Elementary School?
73.8% of students at Cotopaxi 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.8%
- Phone
- (719) 942-4131
- Area population (ZIP 81223)
- 2,175
- Area median age
- 62.3
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 81223; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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