Union Colony Elementary School

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Union Colony Elementary School ranks 690 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Union Colony Elementary School is a public charter school located in Evans, Colorado, serving 325 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Greeley School District No. 6, which is ranked 97 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Union Colony Elementary stands out for several key reasons. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (60.62%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 47.62% to 81.4% Hispanic students. However, Union Colony consistently underperforms the Greeley School District and Colorado state averages in CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 29.6% in ELA and 22.2% in Math, compared to the district's 28.1% and 19% respectively, and the state's 44.1% and 34.2%. Additionally, Union Colony Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 22.8 in 2022-2023, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 13.9 to 18.5. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.19% to 77.02% over the past three years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite its charter school status, Union Colony Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years. This persistent low performance, coupled with the school's unique demographic and socioeconomic factors, suggests that addressing the educational needs of its student population will require a comprehensive and targeted approach. Opportunities may exist to leverage the school's charter status and smaller size to implement more effective strategies and interventions, potentially drawing inspiration from the performance of nearby schools like Scott Elementary School, Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, and Meeker Elementary School.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

1051 29th Street Rd
Evans, CO 80620

(970) 673-4997

District: GreeleySchool District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
690^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,738

Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.6%

White:

24.9%

African American:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Union Colony Elementary School ranks worse than 73.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 5^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.64. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Union Colony Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the GreeleySchool District No. 6. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Union Colony Elementary School is $12,738. 18 elementary schools in the GreeleySchool District No. 6 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Union Colony Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Union Colony Elementary School 690^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Union Colony Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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GreeleySchool District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks GreeleySchool District No. 6 97^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Union Colony Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Union Colony Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2015	10.84	888^th	938	5.3%
2016	13.97	814^th	914	10.9%
2017	16.62	780^th	929	16.0%
2018	14.42	810^th	917	11.7%
2019	31.84	629^th	965	34.8%
2021	17.19	616^th	710	13.2%
2022	20.52	714^th	921	22.5%
2023	23.09	696^th	933	25.4%
2024	23.64	690^th	943	26.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Union Colony Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	19.58	276^th	308	10.4%
2019	36.12	226^th	332	31.9%
2022	41.85	107^th	203	47.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Union Colony Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	15.30	617^th	690	10.6%
2019	27.46	532^nd	758	29.8%
2022	26.19	440^th	595	26.1%
2023	23.85	476^th	642	25.9%
2024	8.12	653^rd	684	4.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Union Colony Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	10.76	648^th	693	6.5%
2019	24.98	563^rd	764	26.3%
2023	20.39	521^st	649	19.7%
2024	37.51	406^th	683	40.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Union Colony Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	20.20	152^nd	172	11.6%
2022	24.39	118^th	153	22.9%
2024	34.85	156^th	242	35.5%

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Rank History for White students at Union Colony Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.45	323^rd	596	45.8%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

they are working very hard with my son. He made great improvement to get to up to his grade leave. he was so far behind from D6 schools. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Union Colony Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	200	9	3	192	0	1	5	410
2014	206	9	3	219	0	4	5	446
2015	166	7	3	255	1	3	6	441
2016	167	8	2	248	1	5	7	438
2017	181	7	9	229	0	5	14	445
2018	151	10	18	247	1	7	14	448
2019	140	13	35	243	0	5	10	446
2021	118	23	20	203	0	11	8	383
2022	100	25	18	211	1	6	8	369
2023	81	20	11	197	0	6	10	325

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Union Colony Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	410	22.8	17.9	53.7
2014	446	19.3	23.1	63.2
2015	441	21.0	21.0	68.7
2016	438	25.0	17.5	68.5
2017	445	24.4	18.2	65.2
2018	448	25.4	17.6	68.3
2019	446	23.5	18.9	68.6
2021	383	25.9	14.7	77
2022	369	21.5	17.0	70.2
2023	325	14.2	22.8	73.2

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 Union Colony Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	410	22.8	17.9	53.7
2014	446	19.3	23.1	63.2
2015	441	21.0	21.0	68.7
2016	438	25.0	17.5	68.5
2017	445	24.4	18.2	65.2
2018	448	25.4	17.6	68.3
2019	446	23.5	18.9	68.6
2021	383	25.9	14.7	77
2022	369	21.5	17.0	70.2
2023	325	14.2	22.8	73.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Union Colony Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,549
2020	$00
2021	$13,280
2022	$13,060
2023	$12,738

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Union Colony Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 629^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 696^th of 933 Elementary schools	9.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union Colony Elementary School)	39.2	27.8	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	31.3	25.8	5.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Union Colony Elementary School)	32.4	27.8	4.6%
3rd Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	31.5	25.8	5.7%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Union Colony Elementary School)	41.6	31.3	10.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	36.1	27.5	8.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Union Colony Elementary School)	25.6	5.7	19.9%
4th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	21.7	17.1	4.6%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	30.7	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Union Colony Elementary School)	18.7	8.6	10.1%
5th Grade Science (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	22.8	19.6	3.2%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Union Colony Elementary School)	33.8	37.9	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	34.9	32.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Union Colony Elementary School)	28	16.4	11.6%
5th Grade Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	21.8	19.5	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	34.9	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Union Colony Elementary School)	38.2	32.5	5.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	34.7	30.4	4.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Union Colony Elementary School)	28.6	15.1	13.5%
All Grades Math (GreeleySchool District No. 6)	21.7	19.4	2.3%
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	446	325	27.1%
African American	13	20	53.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	35	11	68.6%
Hispanic	243	197	18.9%
Pacific Islander	5	6	20%
White	140	81	42.1%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.6%	73.2%	4.6%

Schools Near Union Colony 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 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Union Colony Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1051 29th Street Rd	Evans	80620	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 673-4997	325	14	22.8	73.2%	81 (24.9%)	20 (6.2%)	197 (60.6%)	11 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	10 (3.1%)	23.6	690^th of 943 public elementary schools	26.8%		23.1	696^th of 933 public elementary schools	25.4%	6	28.6	28.6	31.8				29.6	26.0	18.0	22.7				22.2	29.5		$12,738
Centennial Elementary School	Public	K-5	1400 37th Street	Evans	80620	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-1100	457	32	14.2	86.4%	75 (16.4%)	37 (8.1%)	313 (68.5%)	26 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	14.3	816^th of 943 public elementary schools	13.5%		14.9	812^th of 933 public elementary schools	13.0%	4	9.7	5.9	26.5				13.9			21.7				10.4	26.1		$14,925
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School	Public, Magnet	K-8	2001 34th Street	Evans	80620	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	Yes	No	No	(970) 348-1200	687	37	18.5	61.3%	216 (31.4%)	3 (0.4%)	452 (65.8%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	30.3	612^th of 943 public elementary schools	35.1%		30.1	608^th of 933 public elementary schools	34.8%	4	31.4	29.9	40.0	33.7	48.1	59.7	40.6	25.7	22.1	28.6	21.7	17.3	37.7	25.3	35.7	44.0	$13,873
Jackson Elementary School	Public	K-5	2002 25th Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-1500	471	27	17.2	83.4%	90 (19.1%)	43 (9.1%)	278 (59.0%)	51 (10.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.1%)	21.3	727^th of 943 public elementary schools	22.9%		18.8	757^th of 933 public elementary schools	18.9%	30	22.4	15.9	31.9				23.1	23.2	20.7	30.7				24.7	26.0		$13,239
Dos Rios Elementary School	Public	K-5	2201 34th Street	Evans	80620	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-1300	480	28	17.0	80.6%	96 (20.0%)	7 (1.5%)	360 (75.0%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	5 (1.0%)	10.2	878^th of 943 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.5	820^th of 933 public elementary schools	12.1%	58	19.7	18.8	10.8				16.7	22.1	15.5	7.6				15.4	4.5		$14,336
Salida del Sol Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	111 E 26th Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	Yes	No	No	Yes	(970) 347-8223	602	38	15.9	85.5%	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	587 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9.6	893^rd of 943 public elementary schools	5.3%		9.2	892^nd of 933 public elementary schools	4.4%	1	10.2	12.7	15.7	18.2	31.4	26.4	18.9	17.4	8.6	11.8	11.5	14.0	26.4	14.4	16.0	22.6	$14,306
Meeker Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2221 28th Avenue	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(970) 348-2000	377	27	13.9	76.4%	125 (33.2%)	6 (1.6%)	232 (61.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	17.1	779^th of 943 public elementary schools	17.4%		16.2	786^th of 933 public elementary schools	15.8%	7	38.0	19.0	24.1				26.3	30.0	14.3	7.5				16.9	11.3		$15,888
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	1201 21st Avenue	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-3800	559	35	15.8	91.2%	94 (16.8%)	37 (6.6%)	386 (69.1%)	27 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	8 (1.4%)	5.8	934^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.0%		10	885^th of 933 public elementary schools	5.1%	49	11.3	11.1	13.9				12.1	5.0						3.8	11.4		$14,021
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology	Public	K-8	1400 East 20th Street	Greeley	80631	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-2500	957	53	18.0	80.3%	87 (9.1%)	59 (6.2%)	779 (81.4%)	15 (1.6%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	11 (1.1%)	6.6	926^th of 943 public elementary schools	1.8%		8.8	897^th of 933 public elementary schools	3.9%	29	14.3	9.7	9.2	14.3	22.4	25.9	15.8	14.3	9.7	10.1			13.1	9.4	5.6	7.7	$13,565
Scott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 13th Street	Greeley	80634	Weld County	GreeleySchool District No. 6	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 348-2200	487	30	16.1	80.7%	99 (20.3%)	13 (2.7%)	330 (67.8%)	22 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	18 (3.7%)	11.2	864^th of 943 public elementary schools	8.4%		10.1	884^th of 933 public elementary schools	5.3%	20	16.3	12.7	23.2				17.3	17.4	15.5	15.9				16.4	14.5		$13,644

Frequently Asked Questions about Union Colony Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Union Colony Elementary School?

Students at Union Colony Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 25% White, 6% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Is Union Colony Elementary School a good school?

Union Colony Elementary School ranks 690^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Union Colony Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Union Colony Elementary School.

What district is Union Colony Elementary School in?

GreeleySchool District No. 6

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