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Rye Elementary School

Elementary School · Pueblo County School District 70 · Rye, CO

A Pueblo County School District 70 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 220, Rye, CO 81069

  • Math 43% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.5% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.7% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.8 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$11,559
Chronic Absenteeism24.1%

Students at Rye Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
42%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

52.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rye 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,098

Median home value

$347,300

Median rent

$2,517/mo

College educated

27.4%

Homeownership

86.4%

Poverty rate

14.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Pueblo County School District 70

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cedar Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–5Not available473Compare →
North Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–5Not available415Compare →
Sierra Vista Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–5Not available435Compare →
South Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–5Not available327Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Pueblo County School District 70

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#10 of 26
District spending per student
$11,559NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rye Elementary School is listed in Pueblo County School District 70; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rye Elementary School

Rye Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rye, CO, part of Pueblo County School District 70, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rye Elementary School

What grades does Rye Elementary School serve?

Rye Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Rye Elementary School?

Rye Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rye Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rye Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rye Elementary School rank in CO?

Rye Elementary School ranks #1,079 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Rye Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rye Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Rye Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rye Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rye Elementary School a charter school?

No, Rye Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rye Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Rye Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rye Elementary School?

52.2% of students at Rye 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 – 5th
Enrollment
316
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Pueblo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.1%
Area population (ZIP 81069)
1,940
Area median age
55.5
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 81069; 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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