Below Average
#1611 of 1,815 schools in CO
Lochbuie Elementary School
Elementary School · Weld County School District Re-3j · Lochbuie, CO
A Weld County School District Re-3j elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 BONANZA BOULEVARD, Lochbuie, CO 80603
- Math 16% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lochbuie Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 75 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lochbuie 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,002/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lochbuie), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,381
Median home value
$448,700
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine S. Padilla Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Prairie Vista Youth Service CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 4–12 | 1.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Bromley East Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,215 | Compare → |
| Foundations AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 2.5 mi | 767 | Compare → |
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.
Weld County School District Re-3j
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lochbuie Elementary School is listed in Weld County School District RE-3J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lochbuie Elementary School
Lochbuie Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lochbuie, CO, part of Weld County School District Re-3j, serving approximately 231 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,611 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lochbuie Elementary School
What grades does Lochbuie Elementary School serve?
Lochbuie Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lochbuie Elementary School?
Lochbuie Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lochbuie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lochbuie Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lochbuie Elementary School rank in CO?
Lochbuie Elementary School ranks #1,611 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Lochbuie Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lochbuie Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Lochbuie Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lochbuie Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lochbuie Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lochbuie Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lochbuie Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lochbuie Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lochbuie Elementary School?
68.4% of students at Lochbuie 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (303) 536-2400
- Area population (ZIP 80603)
- 16,105
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 80603; 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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