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#1412 of 1,815 schools in CO

Pawnee School Pk-12

School · School District No. Re-12 in the County of Weld and State of · Grover, CO

A School District No. Re-12 in the County of Weld and State of school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 220, Grover, CO 80729

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 26% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.3% (2025 CMAS)
Reading vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.2:1
District spending per student$32,938
Chronic Absenteeism17.6%

Students at Pawnee School Pk-12 score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency26%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 64 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
2025
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 28 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pawnee School Pk-12 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average264/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$49,643

Median home value

$253,600

Median rent

$638/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

73.9%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics1sport offered
0 boys'·1 girls'·1 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

School District No. Re-12 in the County of Weld and State of

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$32,938NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Pawnee School Pk-12 is listed in School District No. Re-12 in the county of Weld and State of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pawnee School Pk-12

Pawnee School Pk-12 is a public school in Grover, CO, part of School District No. Re-12 in the County of Weld and State of, serving approximately 68 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,412 of 1,815 schools in CO.

State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pawnee School Pk-12

What grades does Pawnee School Pk-12 serve?

Pawnee School Pk-12 serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Pawnee School Pk-12?

Pawnee School Pk-12 has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pawnee School Pk-12?

The student-teacher ratio at Pawnee School Pk-12 is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pawnee School Pk-12 rank in CO?

Pawnee School Pk-12 ranks #1,412 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Pawnee School Pk-12's MySchoolScout rating?

Pawnee School Pk-12 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Pawnee School Pk-12?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pawnee School Pk-12 has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Pawnee School Pk-12 a charter school?

No, Pawnee School Pk-12 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Pawnee School Pk-12 a Title I school?

No, Pawnee School Pk-12 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pawnee School Pk-12?

60.3% of students at Pawnee School Pk-12 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 – 12th
Enrollment
68
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Weld County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.6%
Area population (ZIP 80729)
384
Area median age
61
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 80729; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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