Excellent
#65 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 4% in state
Idalia Elementary School
Elementary School · Idalia Rj-3 School District · Idalia, CO
An Idalia Rj-3 School District elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 40, Idalia, CO 80735
- Math 41% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idalia Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Idalia 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average262/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,250
Median home value
$223,100
Median rent
$896/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
45.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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.
Idalia Rj-3 School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Idalia Elementary School is listed in Idalia RJ-3 School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idalia Elementary School
Idalia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Idalia, CO, part of Idalia Rj-3 School District, serving approximately 83 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idalia Elementary School
What grades does Idalia Elementary School serve?
Idalia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Idalia Elementary School?
Idalia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idalia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idalia Elementary School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idalia Elementary School rank in CO?
Idalia Elementary School ranks #65 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Idalia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Idalia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Idalia Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idalia Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Idalia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Idalia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Idalia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Idalia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idalia Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Idalia 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Yuma County
- Phone
- (970) 354-7298
- Area population (ZIP 80735)
- 360
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 80735; 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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