Pete Mirich Elementary School

Summary:

Pete Mirich Elementary School is a public elementary school in La Salle, Colorado, serving 366 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, which is ranked 84 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pete Mirich Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (53.55%) compared to the state average of 34.7%, and a lower percentage of White students (44.26%) compared to the state average of 53.2%. Academically, the school's performance on CMAS tests is generally below state and district averages, with only 34.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 26.2% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars earned for female and White students, and 2 out of 5 stars for low socioeconomic status students. Pete Mirich has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.83% to 52.44% over the past three school years.

While Pete Mirich generally performs better than nearby Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology, Salida del Sol Academy, and Centennial Elementary School, which have higher percentages of minority and low-income students, it still lags behind higher-performing schools in the Greeley School District No. 6, such as Chappelow K-8 Magnet School. The school's performance has declined over the past few years, and the high percentage of low-income students suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in student outcomes. However, Pete Mirich's relatively low student-teacher ratio and the performance of its low-income students indicate that the school may have the resources and capacity to improve academic outcomes, particularly for its minority and economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 300 1st Ave
       La Salle, CO  80645-3221


(970) 350-4201

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

SchoolDigger Rank:
572nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,875 Help


Students who attend Pete Mirich Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.6%
White:
44.3%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.5% Help


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Compare Details Pete Mirich Elementary School ranks worse than 60.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd 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 33.89. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Pete Mirich Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pete Mirich Elementary School is $15,875. 1 elementary schools in the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pete Mirich Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pete Mirich Elementary School 572nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Pete Mirich 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 Pete Mirich Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pete Mirich Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.30 612th 808 24.3%
2005 15.41 712th 823 13.5%
2006 16.69 705th 829 15.0%
2007 21.69 696th 852 18.3%
2008 39.52 565th 849 33.5%
2009 46.17 515th 872 40.9%
2010 43.22 566th 925 38.8%
2011 43.50 574th 935 38.6%
2012 43.74 576th 935 38.4%
2013 44.36 567th 954 40.6%
2014 42.03 586th 962 39.1%
2015 38.17 537th 938 42.8%
2016 25.34 662nd 914 27.6%
2017 30.88 621st 929 33.2%
2018 46.33 453rd 917 50.6%
2019 40.35 539th 965 44.1%
2021 48.93 389th 710 45.2%
2022 56.17 376th 921 59.2%
2023 33.17 577th 933 38.2%
2024 33.89 572nd 943 39.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pete Mirich Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.99 60th 332 81.9%
2022 78.98 18th 203 91.1%
2023 43.59 153rd 265 42.3%
2024 35.57 239th 365 34.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Pete Mirich Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.98 452nd 758 40.4%
2021 44.91 238th 351 32.2%
2022 47.81 300th 595 49.6%
2023 27.75 452nd 642 29.6%
2024 27.81 495th 684 27.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Pete Mirich Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.82 415th 764 45.7%
2022 51.76 278th 594 53.2%
2023 27.33 465th 649 28.4%
2024 26.24 478th 683 30.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pete Mirich Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.99 186th 454 59.0%
2023 31.27 385th 525 26.7%
2024 27.23 422nd 539 21.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Pete Mirich Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 221 0 1 87 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1989 211 0 1 89 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1990 214 2 1 83 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1991 236 2 0 99 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 195 2 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1993 205 3 0 104 2 n/a n/a 0 314
1994 218 3 0 100 2 n/a n/a 0 323
1995 210 3 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 210 3 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 189 0 0 111 0 n/a n/a 0 300
1998 190 2 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 174 0 0 101 2 n/a n/a 0 277
2000 172 0 0 106 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2001 179 0 0 116 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2002 155 5 0 135 5 n/a n/a 0 300
2003 155 5 0 135 5 n/a n/a 0 300
2004 166 3 0 154 3 n/a n/a 0 326
2005 181 3 2 170 4 n/a n/a 0 360
2006 178 3 2 166 2 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 155 4 0 156 2 n/a n/a 0 317
2008 163 3 0 128 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2009 146 1 1 115 3 n/a n/a 0 266
2010 149 0 3 115 4 n/a n/a 0 271
2011 165 1 1 167 9 0 5 0 348
2012 157 1 1 181 7 0 6 0 353
2013 156 2 1 171 9 0 9 0 348
2014 180 0 2 175 6 0 8 0 371
2015 187 2 2 206 9 0 5 0 411
2016 192 2 1 196 6 0 3 0 400
2017 192 2 3 187 6 0 2 0 392
2018 177 2 2 173 3 0 9 0 366
2019 179 2 2 189 2 0 13 0 387
2020 182 1 0 194 2 0 15 0 394
2021 170 1 1 163 2 3 9 0 349
2022 174 1 0 195 0 0 8 0 378
2023 162 1 1 196 0 0 6 0 366

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 Pete Mirich Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 14.7 21.0 n/a
1989 301 15.9 18.9 28.9
1990 300 15.6 19.2 24.7
1991 337 16.7 20.1 24.3
1992 304 16.6 18.3 24.7
1993 314 16.3 19.3 28
1994 323 16.1 20.1 24.1
1995 300 19.2 15.7 27.3
1996 300 19.2 15.7 27.3
1997 300 19.7 15.2 20
1998 328 17.0 19.3 32
1999 277 17.5 15.8 26.7
2000 280 18.0 15.6 44.3
2001 296 19.5 15.2 31.4
2002 300 22.0 13.6 42.3
2003 300 22.0 13.6 42.3
2004 326 24.6 13.3 38.7
2005 360 22.9 15.7 47.2
2006 351 23.9 14.7 45.9
2007 317 25.4 12.5 53.3
2008 295 25.5 11.6 47.8
2009 266 24.9 10.7 56
2010 271 23.5 11.5 66.1
2011 348 21.7 16.0 58.3
2012 353 21.0 16.7 53.3
2013 348 19.1 18.1 59.2
2014 371 23.5 15.7 55.5
2015 411 26.0 15.8 57.7
2016 400 24.0 16.6 54.5
2017 392 24.5 15.9 53.1
2018 366 26.0 14.0 50
2019 387 25.8 14.9 47.8
2020 394 27.5 14.3 51
2021 349 27.5 12.6 52.4
2022 378 29.0 13.0 37.8
2023 366 27.0 13.5 44.5

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 Pete Mirich Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 309 14.7 21.0 n/a
1989 301 15.9 18.9 28.9
1990 300 15.6 19.2 24.7
1991 337 16.7 20.1 24.3
1992 304 16.6 18.3 24.7
1993 314 16.3 19.3 28
1994 323 16.1 20.1 24.1
1995 300 19.2 15.7 27.3
1996 300 19.2 15.7 27.3
1997 300 19.7 15.2 20
1998 328 17.0 19.3 32
1999 277 17.5 15.8 26.7
2000 280 18.0 15.6 44.3
2001 296 19.5 15.2 31.4
2002 300 22.0 13.6 42.3
2003 300 22.0 13.6 42.3
2004 326 24.6 13.3 38.7
2005 360 22.9 15.7 47.2
2006 351 23.9 14.7 45.9
2007 317 25.4 12.5 53.3
2008 295 25.5 11.6 47.8
2009 266 24.9 10.7 56
2010 271 23.5 11.5 66.1
2011 348 21.7 16.0 58.3
2012 353 21.0 16.7 53.3
2013 348 19.1 18.1 59.2
2014 371 23.5 15.7 55.5
2015 411 26.0 15.8 57.7
2016 400 24.0 16.6 54.5
2017 392 24.5 15.9 53.1
2018 366 26.0 14.0 50
2019 387 25.8 14.9 47.8
2020 394 27.5 14.3 51
2021 349 27.5 12.6 52.4
2022 378 29.0 13.0 37.8
2023 366 27.0 13.5 44.5

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 Pete Mirich Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,380
2020 $10,719
2021 $12,476
2022 $13,589
2023 $15,875

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pete Mirich Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 539th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 577th of 933 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pete Mirich Elementary School)41.732.1
 9.6%
   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 (Pete Mirich Elementary School)26.732.1
 5.4%
   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 (Pete Mirich Elementary School)4439.1
 4.9%
   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 (Pete Mirich Elementary School)37.326.1
 11.2%
   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 (Pete Mirich Elementary School)23.425
 1.6%
   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 (Pete Mirich Elementary School)42.643.8
 1.2%
   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 (Pete Mirich Elementary School)3420.8
 13.2%
   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 (Pete Mirich Elementary School)42.738.1
 4.6%
   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 (Pete Mirich Elementary School)32.326.5
 5.8%
   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 Students387366
 5.4%
African American21
 50%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic189196
 3.7%
Pacific Islander00
White179162
 9.5%
Two or More Races136
 53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.8%44.5%
 3.3%


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Pete Mirich Elementary School ranks 572nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Pete Mirich Elementary School.

Students at Pete Mirich Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 44% White, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Pete Mirich Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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


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