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Paonia K-8

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Paonia K-8 is a public elementary and middle school in Paonia, Colorado, serving 251 students in grades PK-8. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on academic assessments, with particularly strong performance in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Paonia K-8 has a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, but also serves a diverse socioeconomic population, with over 56% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Paonia K-8's academic excellence is evident in its CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) results. In 2023-2024, 64.7% of Paonia K-8 students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46% for the Delta County Joint District No. 50 and 44.1% for the state. In Math, 53.3% of Paonia K-8 students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 31% and the state's 34.2%. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 75% of 5th-grade students and 53.6% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50, Paonia K-8 stands out for its academic excellence and diverse student population. While the school has a higher percentage of White students than some of its neighbors, such as North Fork Montessori @ Crawford and North Fork School of Integrated Studies, it also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a higher free and reduced-price lunch rate than the nearby schools. Paonia K-8's smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9, may also contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 430 Box Elder
       Paonia, CO  81428-6307

(970) 527-3639

District: Delta County Joint District No. 50

SchoolDigger Rank:
135th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,011 Help


Students who attend Paonia K-8 usually attend:

Middle:    Cedaredge Middle School
    Delta Middle School
High:    Cedaredge High School
    Delta High School
    Grand Mesa Choice Academy
    North Fork High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.5%
Hispanic:
12.0%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paonia K-8 ranks better than 85.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Paonia K-8 ranks better than 87.6% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.35. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Paonia K-8 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Delta County Joint District No. 50.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paonia K-8 is $16,011, which is the 2nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Delta County Joint District No. 50.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paonia K-8:

SchoolDigger ranks Paonia K-8 135th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Paonia K-8 in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Paonia K-8 60th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Paonia K-8 in the ranking list.)

Delta County Joint District No. 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Delta County Joint District No. 50 42nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paonia K-8

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Paonia K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.37 287th 808 64.5%
2005 80.12 133rd 823 83.8%
2006 67.38 290th 829 65.0%
2007 66.71 304th 852 64.3%
2008 71.86 234th 849 72.4%
2009 74.93 207th 872 76.3%
2010 80.58 158th 925 82.9%
2011 85.80 104th 935 88.9%
2012 77.77 186th 935 80.1%
2013 77.52 204th 954 78.6%
2014 77.63 195th 962 79.7%
2015 88.24 82nd 938 91.3%
2016 83.01 125th 914 86.3%
2017 81.68 144th 929 84.5%
2018 83.84 133rd 917 85.5%
2019 82.64 139th 965 85.6%
2021 91.82 52nd 710 92.7%
2022 79.57 177th 921 80.8%
2023 80.56 159th 933 83.0%
2024 83.38 135th 943 85.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Paonia K-8

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.24 122nd 596 79.5%
2021 84.89 44th 288 84.7%
2023 54.40 239th 525 54.5%
2024 79.65 75th 539 86.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Paonia K-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.47 62nd 480 87.1%
2024 84.35 60th 485 87.6%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Paonia K-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 248 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1989 206 0 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1990 228 0 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1991 244 2 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1992 233 0 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 253 0 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1994 231 0 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1995 238 1 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 257
1996 238 1 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 257
1997 230 1 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 246 2 0 14 3 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 282 0 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 297
2000 249 0 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 264
2001 215 0 1 19 5 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 182 0 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 182 0 0 17 2 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 236 0 2 19 4 n/a n/a 0 261
2005 234 0 1 21 3 n/a n/a 0 259
2006 226 0 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 251
2007 233 0 1 23 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2008 248 1 1 20 2 n/a n/a 0 272
2009 235 1 1 25 5 n/a n/a 0 267
2010 198 3 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 193 3 0 33 0 0 1 0 230
2012 208 4 0 31 1 0 3 0 247
2013 198 4 0 35 0 0 3 0 240
2014 194 3 0 37 1 0 2 0 237
2015 170 1 0 29 0 1 2 0 203
2016 172 0 0 31 0 0 2 0 205
2017 160 1 0 30 2 0 3 0 196
2018 162 5 0 30 1 0 6 0 204
2019 163 3 1 34 1 0 7 0 209
2020 171 3 1 30 1 0 7 0 213
2021 156 1 0 30 1 0 2 0 190
2022 207 1 1 34 1 0 9 0 253
2023 207 0 0 30 1 0 13 0 251

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

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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 Paonia K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 14.4 17.7 n/a
1989 219 10.8 20.2 21
1990 242 11.8 20.5 21.9
1991 257 12.3 20.8 24.5
1992 245 12.2 20.0 20.4
1993 264 13.2 20.0 16.3
1994 244 11.9 20.5 17.2
1995 257 10.5 24.5 20.6
1996 257 10.5 24.5 20.6
1997 250 11.5 21.7 22
1998 265 16.5 16.1 27.5
1999 297 16.5 18.0 17.8
2000 264 16.3 16.2 26.1
2001 240 13.5 17.8 25.4
2002 201 15.4 13.1 27.9
2003 201 15.4 13.1 27.9
2004 261 18.5 14.1 36.8
2005 259 17.0 15.2 37.8
2006 251 17.0 14.8 38.2
2007 259 18.0 14.4 36.3
2008 272 18.0 15.1 33.8
2009 267 17.6 15.2 31.1
2010 230 17.5 13.1 36.5
2011 230 14.8 15.5 44.3
2012 247 15.0 16.4 45.7
2013 240 13.8 17.2 50.8
2014 237 13.8 17.0 55.7
2015 203 12.0 16.9 58.1
2016 205 13.0 15.7 55.1
2017 196 9.5 20.6 65.3
2018 204 10.5 19.3 56.9
2019 209 11.1 18.8 48.8
2020 213 8.0 26.4 55.9
2021 190 12.1 15.6 54.2
2022 253 17.9 14.1 39.1
2023 251 16.7 14.9 57

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 Paonia K-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 256 14.4 17.7 n/a
1989 219 10.8 20.2 21
1990 242 11.8 20.5 21.9
1991 257 12.3 20.8 24.5
1992 245 12.2 20.0 20.4
1993 264 13.2 20.0 16.3
1994 244 11.9 20.5 17.2
1995 257 10.5 24.5 20.6
1996 257 10.5 24.5 20.6
1997 250 11.5 21.7 22
1998 265 16.5 16.1 27.5
1999 297 16.5 18.0 17.8
2000 264 16.3 16.2 26.1
2001 240 13.5 17.8 25.4
2002 201 15.4 13.1 27.9
2003 201 15.4 13.1 27.9
2004 261 18.5 14.1 36.8
2005 259 17.0 15.2 37.8
2006 251 17.0 14.8 38.2
2007 259 18.0 14.4 36.3
2008 272 18.0 15.1 33.8
2009 267 17.6 15.2 31.1
2010 230 17.5 13.1 36.5
2011 230 14.8 15.5 44.3
2012 247 15.0 16.4 45.7
2013 240 13.8 17.2 50.8
2014 237 13.8 17.0 55.7
2015 203 12.0 16.9 58.1
2016 205 13.0 15.7 55.1
2017 196 9.5 20.6 65.3
2018 204 10.5 19.3 56.9
2019 209 11.1 18.8 48.8
2020 213 8.0 26.4 55.9
2021 190 12.1 15.6 54.2
2022 253 17.9 14.1 39.1
2023 251 16.7 14.9 57

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 Paonia K-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,045
2020 $11,285
2021 $13,427
2022 $15,024
2023 $16,011

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paonia K-8

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 139th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 159th of 933 Elementary schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Paonia K-8)6056.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Delta County Joint District No. 50)42.736.7
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Paonia K-8)5643.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Delta County Joint District No. 50)3738.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Paonia K-8)73.170.8
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Delta County Joint District No. 50)47.939.1
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Paonia K-8)46.275
 28.8%
   4th Grade Math (Delta County Joint District No. 50)31.135.1
 4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Paonia K-8)76.261.3
 14.9%
   5th Grade Science (Delta County Joint District No. 50)35.126.6
 8.5%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Paonia K-8)8161.3
 19.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Delta County Joint District No. 50)51.245.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Paonia K-8)52.445.2
 7.2%
   5th Grade Math (Delta County Joint District No. 50)30.229.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paonia K-8)64.573.1
 8.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delta County Joint District No. 50)39.648.5
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Paonia K-8)38.744.4
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Delta County Joint District No. 50)25.719.9
 5.8%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paonia K-8)68.966.5
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Delta County Joint District No. 50)45.945.1
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Paonia K-8)47.650
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Delta County Joint District No. 50)30.829.3
 1.5%
   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 Students209251
 20.1%
African American30
 100%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic3430
 11.8%
Pacific Islander00
White163207
 27%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.8%57%
 8.2%

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Paonia K-8 ranks 135th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Paonia K-8 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cedaredge Middle School
Middle : Delta Middle School
High : Cedaredge High School
High : Delta High School
High : Grand Mesa Choice Academy
High : North Fork High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 251 students attended Paonia K-8.

Students at Paonia K-8 are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.


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