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#1786 of 1,815 schools in CO
Shawsheen Elementary School
Elementary School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Greeley, CO
A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4020 WEST 7TH STREET, Greeley, CO 80634
- Math 11% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 17% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shawsheen Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 77 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shawsheen 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,716/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greeley), 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
$83,255
Median home value
$405,300
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80634; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Christa Mcauliffe Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 907 | Compare → |
| Scott Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| Dayspring Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| James Madison Steam AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 575 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #31 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shawsheen Elementary School is listed in GreeleySchool District No. 6 in the county of Weld and Sta; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shawsheen Elementary School
Shawsheen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Greeley, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 380 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,786 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shawsheen Elementary School
What grades does Shawsheen Elementary School serve?
Shawsheen Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Shawsheen Elementary School?
Shawsheen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shawsheen Elementary School rank in CO?
Shawsheen Elementary School ranks #1,786 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Shawsheen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shawsheen Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Shawsheen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shawsheen Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shawsheen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Shawsheen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shawsheen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Shawsheen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shawsheen Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Shawsheen 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
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (970) 348-2300
- Area population (ZIP 80634)
- 63,553
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 80634; 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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