Fowler Elementary School

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Fowler Elementary School ranks 504 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fowler Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 180 students in grades K-6 in the town of Fowler, Colorado, which is part of the Rocky Ford School District No. R2. The school has a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools, generally performs better on state tests, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, but also serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Fowler Elementary School outperforms many of the surrounding schools on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) tests, particularly in English Language Arts, where 44.8% of its students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 44.1%. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 274 out of 962 Colorado elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 504 out of 943 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other schools in the state.

While Fowler Elementary School has a higher percentage of white students (72.78%) compared to nearby schools like Avondale Elementary and the schools in the Rocky Ford School District, the school's performance on CMAS tests for white students is only average, ranking 414 out of 596 Colorado elementary schools in 2018-2019. Additionally, Fowler Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (51.67% to 60.49%) compared to the state average, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families, which may be contributing to the school's challenges.

Detail:

Public K-6

601 West Grant
Fowler, CO 81039-1502

(719) 263-4364

District: Fowler School District No. R4J

SchoolDigger Rank:
504^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,204

Students who attend Fowler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fowler Junior High School
High:	Fowler High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 198

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.4%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fowler Elementary School ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.89. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.4%), two or more races (4%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Fowler Elementary School employs 18.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fowler Elementary School is $14,204.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Fowler School District No. R4J:

SchoolDigger ranks Fowler School District No. R4J 50^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fowler Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fowler Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	73.28	219^th	808	72.9%
2005	56.67	394^th	823	52.1%
2006	59.64	372^nd	829	55.1%
2007	71.72	244^th	852	71.4%
2008	75.88	189^th	849	77.7%
2009	74.51	215^th	872	75.3%
2010	73.49	236^th	925	74.5%
2011	69.99	285^th	935	69.5%
2012	69.99	287^th	935	69.3%
2013	75.35	221^st	954	76.8%
2014	69.38	274^th	962	71.5%
2015	54.08	389^th	938	58.5%
2016	32.76	586^th	914	35.9%
2017	47.89	436^th	929	53.1%
2018	46.42	451^st	917	50.8%
2019	38.77	557^th	965	42.3%
2021	45.53	414^th	710	41.7%
2022	41.51	501^st	921	45.6%
2023	43.66	484^th	933	48.1%
2024	41.89	504^th	943	46.6%

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Rank History for White students at Fowler Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.11	414^th	596	30.5%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fowler Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	162	0	33	0	n/a	n/a	195
2005	172	0	36	0	n/a	n/a	208
2006	170	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	209
2007	187	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	226
2008	182	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	221
2009	190	2	39	1	n/a	n/a	232
2010	181	2	46	0	n/a	n/a	229
2011	177	0	54	1	0	3	235
2012	174	0	54	0	0	2	230
2013	177	0	54	0	0	1	232
2014	158	0	60	0	0	0	218
2015	159	0	58	0	0	3	220
2016	145	0	50	0	0	3	198
2017	144	0	55	0	0	5	204
2018	148	2	50	0	0	5	205
2019	141	4	54	0	0	6	205
2020	136	4	48	0	0	6	194
2021	147	2	51	0	0	5	205
2022	149	2	45	0	0	4	200
2023	131	0	44	0	0	5	180
2024	185	3	0	2	0	8	198

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 Fowler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	195	16.5	11.8	38.5
2005	208	16.5	12.6	44.2
2006	209	16.5	12.7	42.6
2007	226	16.7	13.5	48.2
2008	221	17.5	12.6	48.4
2009	232	18.5	12.5	55.2
2010	229	19.6	11.6	55.5
2011	235	19.6	11.9	55.3
2012	230	19.6	11.6	60
2013	232	19.5	11.8	59.9
2014	218	18.7	11.6	63.3
2015	220	19.0	11.5	60.9
2016	198	23.0	8.6	66.2
2017	204	18.1	11.2	62.3
2018	205	18.3	11.2	63.9
2019	205	18.3	11.2	62.9
2020	194	18.3	10.6	56.7
2021	205	17.9	11.4	60.5
2022	200	18.0	11.0	55
2023	180	17.8	10.0	51.7
2024	198	18.1	10.9	64.1

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 Fowler Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	195	16.5	11.8	38.5
2005	208	16.5	12.6	44.2
2006	209	16.5	12.7	42.6
2007	226	16.7	13.5	48.2
2008	221	17.5	12.6	48.4
2009	232	18.5	12.5	55.2
2010	229	19.6	11.6	55.5
2011	235	19.6	11.9	55.3
2012	230	19.6	11.6	60
2013	232	19.5	11.8	59.9
2014	218	18.7	11.6	63.3
2015	220	19.0	11.5	60.9
2016	198	23.0	8.6	66.2
2017	204	18.1	11.2	62.3
2018	205	18.3	11.2	63.9
2019	205	18.3	11.2	62.9
2020	194	18.3	10.6	56.7
2021	205	17.9	11.4	60.5
2022	200	18.0	11.0	55
2023	180	17.8	10.0	51.7
2024	198	18.1	10.9	64.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fowler Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,961
2020	$11,140
2021	$10,438
2022	$11,652
2023	$14,204

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fowler Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 557^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 484^th of 933 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Elementary School)	51.4	23.8	27.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fowler School District No. R4J)	51.4	23.8	27.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Fowler Elementary School)	51.4	42.9	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (Fowler School District No. R4J)	51.4	42.9	8.5%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Elementary School)	47.1	57.1	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler School District No. R4J)	47.1	57.1	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Fowler Elementary School)	32.4	28.6	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Fowler School District No. R4J)	32.4	28.6	3.8%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Fowler Elementary School)	19.2	33.3	14.1%
5th Grade Science (Fowler School District No. R4J)	19.2	33.3	14.1%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Elementary School)	30.8	46.7	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler School District No. R4J)	30.8	46.7	15.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Fowler Elementary School)	15.4	13.3	2.1%
5th Grade Math (Fowler School District No. R4J)	15.4	13.3	2.1%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler Elementary School)	29.6	59.1	29.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fowler School District No. R4J)	29.6	59.1	29.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Fowler Elementary School)	11.1	22.7	11.6%
6th Grade Math (Fowler School District No. R4J)	11.1	22.7	11.6%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fowler Elementary School)	41	46.8	5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fowler School District No. R4J)	40.7	44	3.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Fowler Elementary School)	29.5	25.5	4%
All Grades Math (Fowler School District No. R4J)	28.2	27.7	0.5%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	205	180	12.2%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	54	44	18.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	141	131	7.1%
Two or More Races	6	5	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.9%	51.7%	11.3%

Schools Near Fowler Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)					CMAS Math (2024)					CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Fowler Elementary School	Public	K-6	601 West Grant	Fowler	81039	Otero County	Fowler School District No. R4J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 263-4364	198	18	10.9	64.1%	185 (93.4%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	41.9	504^th of 943 public elementary schools	46.6%		43.7	484^th of 933 public elementary schools	48.1%	20	46.4	34.8	45.8	50.0	44.8	35.7			10.0	15.2	33.3	$14,204
Manzanola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32475 County Road 11.5	Manzanola	81058	Otero County	Manzanola Joint District No. 3J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 462-5578	70	7	9.6	91.4%	57 (81.4%)	3 (4.3%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.6%)								(n/a)					18.8							$11,941
Crowley County Elementary K-6	Public	K-6	1001 Main St	Ordway	81063	Crowley County	Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 267-9880	181	10	18.2	74.6%	106 (58.6%)	2 (1.1%)	68 (37.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	22.9	697^th of 943 public elementary schools	26.1%		23.8	687^th of 933 public elementary schools	26.4%	10	25.0	17.4	22.7	37.5	26.9	31.3	21.7			15.1		$18,928
Washington Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	709 South 11th Street	Rocky Ford	81067	Otero County	Rocky Ford School District No. R2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 254-7681	152	13	11.6	88.8%	44 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	106 (69.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)												$19,202
Jefferson Intermediate School	Public	3-6	901 South 11th Street	Rocky Ford	81067	Otero County	Rocky Ford School District No. R2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 254-7669	199	15	13.2	83.4%	46 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	153 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33	578^th of 943 public elementary schools	38.7%		34.5	561^st of 933 public elementary schools	39.9%	17	25.0	28.9	26.2	48.2	33.7	31.4	22.5	21.4	39.7	29.7	17.9	$13,972
Avondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	213 Highway 50 East	Avondale	81022	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 947-3484	170	11	15.4	77.1%	45 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (65.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	12.4	846^th of 943 public elementary schools	10.3%					(n/a)	23.1	23.8	13.0		20.0	19.2				15.5	13.0	$30,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Fowler Elementary School

What district is Fowler Elementary School in?

Fowler School District No. R4J

Is Fowler Elementary School a good school?

Fowler Elementary School ranks 504^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fowler Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 198 students attended Fowler Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Fowler Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Fowler Junior High School
High : Fowler High School

What is the racial makeup of Fowler Elementary School?

Students at Fowler Elementary School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

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