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#964 of 1,815 schools in CO
Union Colony Elementary School
Elementary School · Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta · Evans, CO
A Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1051 29TH STREET RD, Evans, CO 80620
- Math 19% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Colony Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Colony 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,943/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evans), 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
$71,410
Median home value
$315,400
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80620; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Chappelow K-8 Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Dos Rios Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 487 | 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.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Union Colony 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 Union Colony Elementary School
Union Colony Elementary School is a public elementary school in Evans, CO, part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, serving approximately 329 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #964 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Colony Elementary School
What grades does Union Colony Elementary School serve?
Union Colony Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Union Colony Elementary School?
Union Colony Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 329 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Colony Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Colony Elementary School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Colony Elementary School rank in CO?
Union Colony Elementary School ranks #964 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Union Colony Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Colony Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Union Colony Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Colony Elementary School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Union Colony Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Union Colony Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Union Colony Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Union Colony Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Colony Elementary School?
77.5% of students at Union Colony 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
- 329
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Weld County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (970) 673-4997
- Area population (ZIP 80620)
- 20,776
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 80620; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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