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Estes Park K-5 School vs. Namaqua Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Estes Park K-5 School
1505 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Namaqua Elementary School
209 North County Road 19e
Loveland, CO 80537
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Estes Park K-5 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Namaqua Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
459 students
242 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Estes Park K-5 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Namaqua Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Estes Park K-5 School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Namaqua Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Estes Park K-5 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Namaqua Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Estes Park K-5 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Estes Park School District R-3 and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Namaqua Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Thompson School District R-2j and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1040 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#750 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Estes Park K-5 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Namaqua Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CO)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Estes Park K-5 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Namaqua Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Estes Park K-5 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Namaqua Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Estes Park K-5 School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Namaqua Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
41
-
Kindergarten Students
72
37
Grade 1 Students
81
44
Grade 2 Students
72
36
Grade 3 Students
59
39
Grade 4 Students
78
43
Grade 5 Students
56
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Namaqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Namaqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Namaqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Namaqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Namaqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Estes Park K-5 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Estes Park School District R-3 and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Namaqua Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Thompson School District R-2j and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of Estes Park K-5 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Namaqua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Estes Park K-5 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Namaqua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Estes Park K-5 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Estes Park School District R-3 and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Namaqua Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Thompson School District R-2j and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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