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Plateau Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Plateau Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Collbran, Colorado, serving 152 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Plateau Valley School District No. 50. While the school has some strengths, such as a low student-teacher ratio, it faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools.

Plateau Valley Elementary School stands out for its predominantly white student population, with over 92% of students identifying as white. This is significantly higher than the more diverse student bodies at nearby schools like Grand Valley Center for Family Learning and Bea Underwood Elementary School, which have higher percentages of Hispanic students. Additionally, Plateau Valley has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a more affluent community compared to its neighbors.

Academically, Plateau Valley Elementary School has shown mixed performance, with some areas where it outperforms the state, such as 5th-grade science proficiency, and others where it lags behind, like overall math proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated significantly over the years, ranging from 361 to 729 out of over 900 Colorado elementary schools. This inconsistency in academic achievement could indicate the need for the school and the broader Plateau Valley School District No. 50 to explore opportunities for collaboration and sharing of best practices with the more diverse and higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 56600 Highway 330
       Collbran, CO  81624-9505

(970) 487-3547

District: Plateau Valley School District No. 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
496th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,249 Help


Students who attend Plateau Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Plateau Valley Junior High School
High:    Plateau Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.8%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Plateau Valley Elementary School ranks worse than 52.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plateau Valley Elementary School is $14,249.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Plateau Valley Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plateau Valley School District No. 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Plateau Valley School District No. 50 47th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Plateau Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Plateau Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.66 285th 808 64.7%
2005 66.30 295th 823 64.2%
2006 71.22 244th 829 70.6%
2007 51.87 460th 852 46.0%
2008 31.69 622nd 849 26.7%
2009 45.68 520th 872 40.4%
2010 33.76 661st 925 28.5%
2011 30.92 687th 935 26.5%
2012 54.14 465th 935 50.3%
2013 27.40 729th 954 23.6%
2014 38.46 625th 962 35.0%
2015 36.07 564th 938 39.9%
2016 51.86 397th 914 56.6%
2021 48.58 393rd 710 44.6%
2022 45.96 460th 921 50.1%
2023 58.10 361st 933 61.3%
2024 43.00 496th 943 47.4%
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Rank History for White students at Plateau Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.52 324th 525 38.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Open Quote Small town school. Appears to be where teachers and administrators go when they can't make it in school district 51. They don't fire bad teachers, they just move them to different classes. Typical small town atmosphere where local gossip is perpetuated throughout the school. School board is made up of local people, so in a town this small the board is naive with regard to methods of making the school better. Facilities are nice, but more investment in competent teachers would be a better use of school resources. Avoid this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Plateau Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 196 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1989 228 0 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 239
1990 222 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1991 213 0 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1992 127 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1993 155 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1994 153 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1995 173 1 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 186
1996 173 1 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 186
1997 164 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 173
1998 167 1 2 10 2 n/a n/a 0 182
1999 159 0 0 16 2 n/a n/a 0 177
2000 151 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 161
2001 145 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 155
2002 140 0 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 152
2003 140 0 0 8 4 n/a n/a 0 152
2004 140 0 2 14 5 n/a n/a 0 161
2005 129 0 2 13 4 n/a n/a 0 148
2006 117 0 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 134
2007 132 0 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 148
2008 137 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 150
2009 153 0 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2010 157 0 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2011 165 0 3 28 0 1 1 0 198
2012 174 0 3 23 0 0 0 0 200
2013 166 0 3 27 0 0 3 0 199
2014 151 0 3 21 0 0 5 0 180
2015 138 0 2 18 0 0 6 0 164
2016 133 1 2 14 3 0 1 0 154
2017 116 1 0 13 2 0 1 0 133
2018 114 0 0 10 1 0 4 0 129
2019 110 0 0 3 1 0 5 0 119
2020 114 2 0 4 1 0 2 0 123
2021 116 2 0 5 1 0 2 0 126
2022 134 1 0 8 0 0 2 0 145
2023 141 0 0 7 0 0 4 0 152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plateau Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 10.2 19.9 n/a
1989 239 10.2 23.4 23.4
1990 234 10.3 22.7 21.4
1991 226 11.0 20.5 22.6
1992 133 11.5 11.5 28.6
1993 160 8.5 18.8 32.5
1994 160 10.7 15.0 25
1995 186 13.0 14.3 25.8
1996 186 13.0 14.3 25.8
1997 173 15.0 11.5 29.5
1998 182 15.0 12.1 26.4
1999 177 12.5 14.2 19.2
2000 161 13.1 12.3 34.2
2001 155 13.1 11.8 29.7
2002 152 13.5 11.3 31.6
2003 152 13.5 11.3 31.6
2004 161 12.2 13.2 34.8
2005 148 12.4 11.9 30.4
2006 134 10.4 12.9 22.4
2007 148 8.7 17.0 22.3
2008 150 9.3 16.1 18
2009 171 12.6 13.6 12.9
2010 175 13.1 13.3 34.3
2011 198 13.0 15.1 39.9
2012 200 13.4 14.8 33
2013 199 13.0 15.3 31.2
2014 180 13.1 13.6 32.8
2015 164 13.0 12.6 42.1
2016 154 14.0 11.0 43.5
2017 133 12.1 10.9 46.6
2018 129 12.7 10.1 48.1
2019 119 11.7 10.1 38.7
2020 123 11.6 10.5 36.6
2021 126 9.9 12.6 36.5
2022 145 9.7 14.8 24.1
2023 152 10.2 14.7 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plateau Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 203 10.2 19.9 n/a
1989 239 10.2 23.4 23.4
1990 234 10.3 22.7 21.4
1991 226 11.0 20.5 22.6
1992 133 11.5 11.5 28.6
1993 160 8.5 18.8 32.5
1994 160 10.7 15.0 25
1995 186 13.0 14.3 25.8
1996 186 13.0 14.3 25.8
1997 173 15.0 11.5 29.5
1998 182 15.0 12.1 26.4
1999 177 12.5 14.2 19.2
2000 161 13.1 12.3 34.2
2001 155 13.1 11.8 29.7
2002 152 13.5 11.3 31.6
2003 152 13.5 11.3 31.6
2004 161 12.2 13.2 34.8
2005 148 12.4 11.9 30.4
2006 134 10.4 12.9 22.4
2007 148 8.7 17.0 22.3
2008 150 9.3 16.1 18
2009 171 12.6 13.6 12.9
2010 175 13.1 13.3 34.3
2011 198 13.0 15.1 39.9
2012 200 13.4 14.8 33
2013 199 13.0 15.3 31.2
2014 180 13.1 13.6 32.8
2015 164 13.0 12.6 42.1
2016 154 14.0 11.0 43.5
2017 133 12.1 10.9 46.6
2018 129 12.7 10.1 48.1
2019 119 11.7 10.1 38.7
2020 123 11.6 10.5 36.6
2021 126 9.9 12.6 36.5
2022 145 9.7 14.8 24.1
2023 152 10.2 14.7 28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Plateau Valley Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,932
2020 $12,639
2021 $11,231
2022 $13,578
2023 $14,249

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plateau Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plateau Valley Elementary School)27.845.8
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Plateau Valley School District No. 50)27.845.8
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Plateau Valley Elementary School)27.845.8
 18%
   4th Grade Math (Plateau Valley School District No. 50)27.845.8
 18%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Plateau Valley Elementary School)33.347.6
 14.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Plateau Valley School District No. 50)32.250
 17.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Plateau Valley Elementary School)35.444
 8.6%
   All Grades Math (Plateau Valley School District No. 50)25.443
 17.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students119152
 27.7%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White110141
 28.2%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.7%28.9%
 9.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Plateau Valley Elementary School

Students at Plateau Valley Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Plateau Valley Elementary School ranks 496th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Plateau Valley Elementary School.

Students who attend Plateau Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plateau Valley Junior High School
High : Plateau Valley High School


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