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#1115 of 1,815 schools in CO
South Routt Elementary School
Elementary School · South Routt School District No. Re 3 · Yampa, CO
A South Routt School District No. Re 3 elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 97, Yampa, CO 80483
- Math 33% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs CO 44% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Routt Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 31 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Routt 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low240/100K
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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
$73,750
Median home value
$346,400
College educated
28.9%
Homeownership
84.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80483; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
South Routt School District No. Re 3
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Routt Elementary School is listed in South Routt School District No. Re 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Routt Elementary School
South Routt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yampa, CO, part of South Routt School District No. Re 3, serving approximately 143 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,115 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Routt Elementary School
What grades does South Routt Elementary School serve?
South Routt Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Routt Elementary School?
South Routt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Routt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Routt Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Routt Elementary School rank in CO?
South Routt Elementary School ranks #1,115 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is South Routt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Routt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 South Routt Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Routt Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Routt Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Routt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Routt Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Routt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Routt Elementary School?
28.0% of students at South Routt 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
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Routt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (970) 638-4558
- Area population (ZIP 80483)
- 404
- Area median age
- 54
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 80483; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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