Haxtun Elementary School

Haxtun Elementary School is a public elementary school in Haxtun, CO, part of the Haxtun School District No. Re-2J. The school serves approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K – 6th with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 92.2th percentile among CO schools — an above average rating overall. Students demonstrate 28% proficiency in math, 12 points below the state average and 46% in reading/language arts, 0 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.1/10).

Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,000, where 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 165 students, Haxtun Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Haxtun Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.