Elementary Schools in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J

The Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J in Colorado is home to two elementary schools: Gunnison Elementary School and Crested Butte Elementary School. While both schools serve students in the region, the data analysis reveals that Crested Butte Elementary is the standout performer, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and outpacing Gunnison Elementary and the district/state averages in key metrics such as test scores and student demographics.

Crested Butte Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of students proficient or better in ELA (55.8%) and Math (57.6%) compared to Gunnison Elementary (44% and 34.2%, respectively) and the district/state averages. Additionally, Crested Butte has a much lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (8.54%) compared to Gunnison Elementary (32.82%), indicating a more affluent student population. The school also maintains a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.9, suggesting smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

In contrast, Gunnison Elementary School has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (28.98%) and a lower percentage of white students (64.88%) compared to Crested Butte (92.38% white). This difference in student demographics may be a contributing factor to the performance gap between the two schools. Overall, the data analysis highlights the significant differences in academic outcomes and student characteristics between the two elementary schools in the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J.