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Twombly Elementary School

Summary:

Twombly Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fort Lupton, Colorado, serving 435 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Weld re-8 school district, which is ranked 73 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Twombly Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently underperforming the state and district averages on CMAS tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 23.2% in English Language Arts and 22.3% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%. The school has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the bottom quartile of Colorado elementary schools, 757 out of 943. This is likely due to the school's high percentage of Hispanic students (75.17%) and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (69.66% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), which are significantly higher than nearby schools like Leo William Butler Elementary and Lochbuie Elementary.

To address these challenges, Twombly Elementary should consider implementing targeted interventions and support programs, analyzing its instructional practices and curriculum, and engaging with the community to understand and address the unique needs of its diverse student population. By taking these steps, the school can work towards improving academic performance and providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1600 Ninth Street
       Fort Lupton, CO  80621-2439

(303) 857-7400

District: Weld re-8 schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
757th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,177 Help


Students who attend Twombly Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fort Lupton Middle School
High:    Fort Lupton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  445

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.3%
White:
24.3%
American Indian:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Compare Details Twombly Elementary School ranks worse than 80.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Weld re-8 schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.73. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Twombly Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Weld re-8 schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.3%), White (24.3%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Weld re-8 schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twombly Elementary School is 15.2. 2 elementary schools in the Weld re-8 schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Twombly Elementary School is $14,177, which is the 2nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Weld re-8 schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Twombly Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Twombly Elementary School 757th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Twombly Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Weld re-8 schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Weld re-8 schools 73rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Twombly Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Twombly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.51 729th 808 9.8%
2005 10.00 753rd 823 8.5%
2006 8.73 762nd 829 8.1%
2007 15.87 735th 852 13.7%
2008 15.76 731st 849 13.9%
2009 15.97 747th 872 14.3%
2010 19.80 766th 925 17.2%
2011 19.12 771st 935 17.5%
2012 19.55 773rd 935 17.3%
2013 17.21 805th 954 15.6%
2014 24.39 751st 962 21.9%
2015 21.00 740th 938 21.1%
2016 19.19 740th 914 19.0%
2017 18.80 753rd 929 18.9%
2018 29.04 628th 917 31.5%
2019 15.76 824th 965 14.6%
2021 11.95 672nd 710 5.4%
2022 14.10 809th 921 12.2%
2023 12.38 850th 933 8.9%
2024 18.73 757th 943 19.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Twombly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.13 165th 308 46.4%
2024 49.92 168th 365 54.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Twombly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.53 601st 690 12.9%
2019 15.41 666th 758 12.1%
2022 16.97 503rd 595 15.5%
2024 14.81 594th 684 13.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Twombly Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.95 505th 693 27.1%
2023 12.88 583rd 649 10.2%
2024 14.39 595th 683 12.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Twombly Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 398 4 3 302 1 n/a n/a 0 708
1989 361 5 6 312 1 n/a n/a 0 685
1990 368 8 2 326 2 n/a n/a 0 706
1991 361 6 6 328 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1992 368 1 4 336 5 n/a n/a 0 714
1993 387 2 2 331 3 n/a n/a 0 725
1994 377 3 2 372 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1995 336 3 1 377 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1996 336 3 1 377 0 n/a n/a 0 717
1997 351 3 1 415 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1998 373 3 1 402 3 n/a n/a 0 782
1999 340 3 0 399 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2000 352 3 3 377 0 n/a n/a 0 735
2001 316 3 0 396 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2002 258 0 6 451 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2003 258 0 6 451 1 n/a n/a 0 716
2004 253 1 2 463 3 n/a n/a 0 722
2005 219 4 1 522 5 n/a n/a 0 751
2006 218 2 2 476 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2007 179 5 4 468 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2008 207 2 4 429 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2009 202 3 1 424 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2010 213 2 4 442 2 n/a n/a 0 663
2011 181 2 0 433 2 0 10 0 628
2012 170 1 0 438 2 1 6 0 618
2013 168 1 0 434 3 0 5 0 611
2014 155 0 0 445 3 0 3 0 606
2015 114 1 0 422 2 0 6 0 545
2016 118 2 0 433 2 0 4 0 559
2017 130 4 0 404 2 1 1 0 542
2018 135 5 2 431 0 1 1 0 575
2019 100 2 0 329 2 1 2 0 436
2020 99 2 0 313 1 1 1 0 417
2021 98 1 0 273 1 1 1 0 375
2022 114 1 2 312 4 1 2 0 436
2023 97 1 3 327 4 0 3 0 435
2024 108 0 3 326 4 0 4 0 445

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 Twombly Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 708 27.6 25.6 n/a
1989 685 26.5 25.8 45.1
1990 706 26.2 26.9 23.7
1991 701 27.2 25.7 40.8
1992 714 28.3 25.2 44
1993 725 28.0 25.9 42.3
1994 754 27.9 27.0 45.4
1995 717 31.0 23.1 59
1996 717 31.0 23.1 59
1997 770 34.0 22.6 41
1998 782 35.6 22.0 46.8
1999 742 35.5 20.9 43.9
2000 735 35.9 20.5 58
2001 716 37.7 19.0 56.3
2002 716 41.4 17.3 61.7
2003 716 41.4 17.3 61.7
2004 722 38.1 19.0 49.7
2005 751 37.3 20.1 60.7
2006 700 36.1 19.4 61.7
2007 656 36.1 18.2 51.7
2008 642 34.5 18.6 50
2009 631 36.2 17.4 60.5
2010 663 35.8 18.4 63.8
2011 628 36.4 17.2 69.1
2012 618 33.5 18.4 74.3
2013 611 33.9 17.9 73.2
2014 606 33.4 18.1 72.8
2015 545 35.0 15.5 77.8
2016 559 36.0 15.5 76.6
2017 542 33.0 16.3 66.4
2018 575 32.2 17.8 69.4
2019 436 30.0 14.5 73.2
2020 417 29.0 14.3 62.8
2021 375 29.9 12.5 73.1
2022 436 27.4 15.8 55.7
2023 435 28.5 15.2 69.7
2024 445 29.2 15.2 68.3

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 Twombly Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 708 27.6 25.6 n/a
1989 685 26.5 25.8 45.1
1990 706 26.2 26.9 23.7
1991 701 27.2 25.7 40.8
1992 714 28.3 25.2 44
1993 725 28.0 25.9 42.3
1994 754 27.9 27.0 45.4
1995 717 31.0 23.1 59
1996 717 31.0 23.1 59
1997 770 34.0 22.6 41
1998 782 35.6 22.0 46.8
1999 742 35.5 20.9 43.9
2000 735 35.9 20.5 58
2001 716 37.7 19.0 56.3
2002 716 41.4 17.3 61.7
2003 716 41.4 17.3 61.7
2004 722 38.1 19.0 49.7
2005 751 37.3 20.1 60.7
2006 700 36.1 19.4 61.7
2007 656 36.1 18.2 51.7
2008 642 34.5 18.6 50
2009 631 36.2 17.4 60.5
2010 663 35.8 18.4 63.8
2011 628 36.4 17.2 69.1
2012 618 33.5 18.4 74.3
2013 611 33.9 17.9 73.2
2014 606 33.4 18.1 72.8
2015 545 35.0 15.5 77.8
2016 559 36.0 15.5 76.6
2017 542 33.0 16.3 66.4
2018 575 32.2 17.8 69.4
2019 436 30.0 14.5 73.2
2020 417 29.0 14.3 62.8
2021 375 29.9 12.5 73.1
2022 436 27.4 15.8 55.7
2023 435 28.5 15.2 69.7
2024 445 29.2 15.2 68.3

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 Twombly Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,218
2020 $13,709
2021 $13,985
2022 $13,167
2023 $14,177

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Twombly Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 824th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 850th of 933 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twombly Elementary School)15.316.5
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)2521.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Twombly Elementary School)19.417.5
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)21.322
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Twombly Elementary School)15.717.6
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)27.132.6
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Twombly Elementary School)22.920
 2.9%
   4th Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)23.929.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Twombly Elementary School)13.812
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Weld re-8 schools)13.920.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Twombly Elementary School)24.617.3
 7.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)28.726.8
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Twombly Elementary School)29.217.3
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Weld re-8 schools)25.123.2
 1.9%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twombly Elementary School)18.417.1
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Weld re-8 schools)27.824.3
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Twombly Elementary School)23.718.3
 5.4%
   All Grades Math (Weld re-8 schools)23.220.3
 2.9%
   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 Students436435
 0.2%
African American21
 50%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian03
Hispanic329327
 0.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White10097
 3%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.2%69.7%
 3.5%

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Twombly Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students who attend Twombly Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fort Lupton Middle School
High : Fort Lupton High School

Students at Twombly Elementary School are 73% Hispanic, 24% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 445 students attended Twombly Elementary School.


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