Below Average
#1441 of 1,815 schools in CO
Fowler Elementary School
Elementary School · Fowler School District No. R4j · Fowler, CO
A Fowler School District No. R4j elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 218, Fowler, CO 81093
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fowler Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fowler 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low249/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Fowler School District No. R4j
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,767NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fowler Elementary School is listed in Fowler School District No. R4J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fowler Elementary School
Fowler Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fowler, CO, part of Fowler School District No. R4j, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,441 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fowler Elementary School
What grades does Fowler Elementary School serve?
Fowler Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Fowler Elementary School?
Fowler Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fowler Elementary School rank in CO?
Fowler Elementary School ranks #1,441 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fowler Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fowler Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Fowler Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fowler Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Fowler Elementary School a charter school?
No, Fowler Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fowler Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Fowler Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fowler Elementary School?
64.1% of students at Fowler 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Otero County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (719) 263-4364
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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