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Public elementary school · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Greeley, Colorado

Fred Tjardes School of Innovation

Fred Tjardes School of Innovation rates 5.0, below most Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.7.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.0this school

5.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta median is 5.7.

#1,466 of 1,829 schools in Colorado · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta: 20 elementary schools rated, median 5.7

The brief

A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,466 of 1,829 schools in Colorado and 24 of 33 in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta.

Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is listed in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math19%19 points below the Colorado average of 38%64 students tested · 2026 CMAS
Reading30%15 points below the Colorado average of 45%63 students tested · 2026 CMAS
Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2017–2026), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 25% in 2026.2026 CMAS; 15 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
7.2
50% of the rating
Academics
3.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
1.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2017-2026) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2017-2026).

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 · 2026 CMAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 CMAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 CMAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 CMAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · 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 80631; 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, 2017-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$52,470
Median home value
$300,400
Median rent
$1,209/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
22.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80631; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
69
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
66
Bikeable
City reported crime
3,521/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Greeley. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Greeley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Gifted and talented
Available
A program for qualifying students · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
43.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and six rate higher than Fred Tjardes School of Innovation.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Fred Tjardes School of Innovation serve?

Fred Tjardes School of Innovation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?

Fred Tjardes School of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?

The student-teacher ratio at Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is 124:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fred Tjardes School of Innovation rank in CO?

Fred Tjardes School of Innovation ranks #1,466 of 1,829 schools in CO.

What is Fred Tjardes School of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?

Fred Tjardes School of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fred Tjardes School of Innovation has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2026) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2026).

Is Fred Tjardes School of Innovation a charter school?

No, Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fred Tjardes School of Innovation a Title I school?

No, Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?

43.5% of students at Fred Tjardes School of Innovation 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
124
Student-teacher ratio
124:1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize City
County
Weld County
Rank in district
#24 of 33
Schools in district
34
District spending per student
$13,549
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 80631)
53,920
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
28.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.