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Gilcrest Elementary School

Summary:

Gilcrest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 206 students in grades PK-5 in Gilcrest, Colorado, which is part of the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1. The school has a diverse student population, with 34.95% White and 63.59% Hispanic students.

Gilcrest Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in 5th Grade Science and English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. However, the school's performance in 3rd and 4th Grade English Language Arts and Math is below the district and state levels, indicating inconsistent academic achievement across grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated considerably over the years, ranging from a high of 425 (3-star rating) to a low of 756 (1-star rating), further highlighting the inconsistency. Interestingly, Gilcrest Elementary School's Hispanic student population is a particular strength, ranking 25 out of 242 Colorado elementary schools and receiving a 5-star rating.

When compared to nearby schools, Gilcrest Elementary School shows similarities in performance patterns with schools like Pete Mirich Elementary and Platteville Elementary, which also demonstrate strengths in 5th Grade Science and English Language Arts but weaker performance in lower grade levels. However, schools in the Greeley School District No. 6, such as Monfort Elementary and Dos Rios Elementary, have higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students compared to Gilcrest Elementary. Additionally, the Chappelow K-8 Magnet School in the Greeley School District No. 6 demonstrates stronger overall academic performance compared to Gilcrest Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1175 Birch Street
       Gilcrest, CO  80623

(970) 350-4201

District: Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,155 Help


Students who attend Gilcrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    North Valley Middle School
    South Valley Middle School
High:    Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  206

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.6%
White:
35.0%
Two or more races:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gilcrest Elementary School ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.68. (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 Gilcrest Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gilcrest Elementary School is $16,155, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gilcrest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gilcrest Elementary School 476th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Gilcrest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1:

SchoolDigger ranks Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 84th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gilcrest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gilcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.78 513th 808 36.5%
2005 29.73 616th 823 25.2%
2006 14.23 723rd 829 12.8%
2007 26.58 662nd 852 22.3%
2008 23.70 682nd 849 19.7%
2009 20.78 711th 872 18.5%
2010 20.65 760th 925 17.8%
2011 19.64 766th 935 18.1%
2012 8.41 876th 935 6.3%
2013 27.07 730th 954 23.5%
2014 27.18 722nd 962 24.9%
2015 19.42 756th 938 19.4%
2016 24.14 680th 914 25.6%
2017 42.76 482nd 929 48.1%
2018 48.95 425th 917 53.7%
2019 43.43 513th 965 46.8%
2021 21.39 588th 710 17.2%
2022 42.06 496th 921 46.1%
2023 30.03 611th 933 34.5%
2024 46.68 476th 943 49.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Gilcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.16 298th 683 56.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gilcrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.45 25th 242 89.7%
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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
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Open Quote It may be small but my child is thriving at GES. She is pushed to endless possibilities of her academia and she is also acknowledged for her successes. The classroom sizes are small which allows more 1:1 attention. The Teachers are friendly and approachable and Mr. McDonald has really done a great job putting the children first. PTO is also extremely active at school and always working to better the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gilcrest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 143 0 0 105 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1989 122 0 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1990 137 0 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1991 130 1 0 115 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1992 127 1 1 106 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1993 107 3 1 121 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1994 102 2 1 123 17 n/a n/a 0 245
1995 113 0 1 147 5 n/a n/a 0 266
1996 113 0 1 147 5 n/a n/a 0 266
1997 109 0 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1998 100 0 1 133 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1999 94 2 1 126 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2000 91 1 1 123 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2001 106 2 2 117 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2002 95 3 2 131 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2003 95 3 2 131 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2004 110 3 1 146 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2005 103 4 1 142 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2006 101 1 4 134 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 82 1 1 128 2 n/a n/a 0 214
2008 77 1 1 131 1 n/a n/a 0 211
2009 86 3 1 125 1 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 88 1 2 129 3 n/a n/a 0 223
2011 84 0 2 155 4 0 2 0 247
2012 77 0 2 175 3 0 1 0 258
2013 57 0 0 144 0 0 1 0 202
2014 47 0 0 129 0 0 4 0 180
2015 40 0 0 121 0 0 5 0 166
2016 40 0 0 134 0 0 4 0 178
2017 60 0 0 116 0 0 4 0 180
2018 65 0 0 99 0 0 3 0 167
2019 59 0 0 118 0 0 3 0 180
2020 68 0 0 117 0 0 4 0 189
2021 73 0 0 124 0 0 5 0 202
2022 72 0 0 126 0 0 2 0 200
2023 72 0 0 131 0 0 3 0 206

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 Gilcrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 248 11.4 21.7 n/a
1989 230 12.2 18.8 30.4
1990 265 12.8 20.7 39.6
1991 246 13.4 18.3 39.8
1992 235 14.8 15.8 39.6
1993 232 14.2 16.3 47.4
1994 245 12.5 19.6 45.7
1995 266 15.1 17.6 35
1996 266 15.1 17.6 35
1997 237 15.1 15.7 35.9
1998 234 13.0 18.0 52.1
1999 223 14.0 15.9 37.7
2000 218 14.5 15.0 44.5
2001 228 16.0 14.3 45.2
2002 231 21.1 10.9 51.9
2003 231 21.1 10.9 51.9
2004 260 22.0 11.8 53.8
2005 250 21.5 11.6 51.2
2006 240 20.1 11.9 56.7
2007 214 20.4 10.5 64
2008 211 20.3 10.4 59.2
2009 216 19.2 11.3 67.6
2010 223 19.9 11.1 71.7
2011 247 18.5 13.3 65.2
2012 258 18.0 14.3 61.6
2013 202 18.0 11.2 61.9
2014 180 15.5 11.6 56.1
2015 166 16.0 10.3 66.3
2016 178 14.0 12.7 71.3
2017 180 12.1 14.7 64.4
2018 167 17.8 9.3 62.3
2019 180 21.3 8.4 55
2020 189 20.0 9.4 55.6
2021 202 20.0 10.0 47.5
2022 200 18.0 11.0 45
2023 206 15.7 13.0 44.2

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 Gilcrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 248 11.4 21.7 n/a
1989 230 12.2 18.8 30.4
1990 265 12.8 20.7 39.6
1991 246 13.4 18.3 39.8
1992 235 14.8 15.8 39.6
1993 232 14.2 16.3 47.4
1994 245 12.5 19.6 45.7
1995 266 15.1 17.6 35
1996 266 15.1 17.6 35
1997 237 15.1 15.7 35.9
1998 234 13.0 18.0 52.1
1999 223 14.0 15.9 37.7
2000 218 14.5 15.0 44.5
2001 228 16.0 14.3 45.2
2002 231 21.1 10.9 51.9
2003 231 21.1 10.9 51.9
2004 260 22.0 11.8 53.8
2005 250 21.5 11.6 51.2
2006 240 20.1 11.9 56.7
2007 214 20.4 10.5 64
2008 211 20.3 10.4 59.2
2009 216 19.2 11.3 67.6
2010 223 19.9 11.1 71.7
2011 247 18.5 13.3 65.2
2012 258 18.0 14.3 61.6
2013 202 18.0 11.2 61.9
2014 180 15.5 11.6 56.1
2015 166 16.0 10.3 66.3
2016 178 14.0 12.7 71.3
2017 180 12.1 14.7 64.4
2018 167 17.8 9.3 62.3
2019 180 21.3 8.4 55
2020 189 20.0 9.4 55.6
2021 202 20.0 10.0 47.5
2022 200 18.0 11.0 45
2023 206 15.7 13.0 44.2

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 Gilcrest Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,023
2020 $12,210
2021 $13,074
2022 $14,966
2023 $16,155

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gilcrest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 513th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 611th of 933 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gilcrest Elementary School)5031.3
 18.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)43.633.1
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Gilcrest Elementary School)5037.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)30.130.1
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gilcrest Elementary School)42.334.1
 8.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)42.433.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Gilcrest Elementary School)19.231.7
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)30.829.5
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Gilcrest Elementary School)35.711.1
 24.6%
   5th Grade Science (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)2016
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gilcrest Elementary School)39.337
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)38.532.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Gilcrest Elementary School)28.611.1
 17.5%
   5th Grade Math (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)29.616.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Gilcrest Elementary School)43.434
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)40.134.3
 5.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Gilcrest Elementary School)31.628
 3.6%
   All Grades Math (Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1)28.822.4
 6.4%
   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 Students180206
 14.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic118131
 11%
Pacific Islander00
White5972
 22%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%44.2%
 10.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilcrest Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Gilcrest Elementary School.

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

Middle : North Valley Middle School
Middle : South Valley Middle School
High : Valley High School

Students at Gilcrest Elementary School are 64% Hispanic, 35% White, 1% Two or more races.

Gilcrest Elementary School ranks 476th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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