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#1301 of 1,815 schools in CO
Ignacio Elementary School
Elementary School · Ignacio School District No. 11jt · Ignacio, CO
An Ignacio School District No. 11jt elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 460, Ignacio, CO 81137
- Math 14% vs CO 42% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ignacio Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ignacio 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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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
$64,226
Median home value
$309,500
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ute Indian Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Ignacio School District No. 11jt
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,214NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ignacio Elementary School is listed in Ignacio School District No. 11Jt; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ignacio Elementary School
Ignacio Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ignacio, CO, part of Ignacio School District No. 11jt, serving approximately 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,301 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ignacio Elementary School
What grades does Ignacio Elementary School serve?
Ignacio Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ignacio Elementary School?
Ignacio Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignacio Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ignacio Elementary School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ignacio Elementary School rank in CO?
Ignacio Elementary School ranks #1,301 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ignacio Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ignacio Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Ignacio Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ignacio Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ignacio Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ignacio Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ignacio Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ignacio Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ignacio Elementary School?
64.6% of students at Ignacio 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- La Plata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (970) 563-0650
- Area population (ZIP 81137)
- 5,662
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 81137; 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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