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Gunnison Elementary School

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Gunnison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gunnison, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 521 students. The school is part of the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J, which is ranked 22 out of 116 school districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Gunnison Elementary School has proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts (39.7%) and CMAS/Math (36%) that are lower than the district (44% and 34.2%, respectively) and state (44.1% and 34.2%, respectively) averages. The school's proficiency rate in CMAS/Science for 5th grade (33.3%) is also lower than the district (41.9%) and state (37.9%) averages. However, the school's academic performance has shown some improvement over the past few years, with proficiency rates in CMAS/English Language Arts increasing from 32.7% in 2021-2022 to 36.3% in 2022-2023.

Gunnison Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families, with 32.82% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance on CMAS tests varies among different student subgroups, with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing significantly worse than their peers. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.2 students per teacher in the 2022-2023 school year, which may provide opportunities for more individualized attention and support for students.


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Public PK, KG-5

 1099 North 11th
       Gunnison, CO  81230-2847

(970) 641-7710

District: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
465th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,682 Help


Students who attend Gunnison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gunnison Middle School
High:    Gunnison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.9%
Hispanic:
29.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details Gunnison Elementary School ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.06. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gunnison Elementary School is $15,682.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gunnison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gunnison Elementary School 465th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Gunnison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J 22nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gunnison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gunnison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.13 536th 808 33.7%
2005 32.32 600th 823 27.1%
2006 48.29 468th 829 43.5%
2007 47.72 488th 852 42.7%
2008 47.93 487th 849 42.6%
2009 55.89 420th 872 51.8%
2010 51.77 501st 925 45.8%
2011 52.71 488th 935 47.8%
2012 56.66 436th 935 53.4%
2013 43.30 579th 954 39.3%
2014 43.55 567th 962 41.1%
2015 34.52 581st 938 38.1%
2016 31.45 594th 914 35.0%
2017 29.59 638th 929 31.3%
2018 23.94 677th 917 26.2%
2024 48.06 465th 943 50.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gunnison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.62 344th 365 5.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Gunnison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.45 595th 690 13.8%
2019 38.70 441st 758 41.8%
2024 42.12 395th 684 42.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Gunnison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.00 571st 693 17.6%
2024 40.15 388th 683 43.2%
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Rank History for White students at Gunnison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.38 300th 337 11.0%
2024 43.71 314th 539 41.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Gunnison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 424 2 5 92 10 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 393 0 3 89 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 377 3 2 96 2 n/a n/a 0 480
2007 420 4 2 117 5 n/a n/a 0 548
2008 423 12 1 102 4 n/a n/a 0 542
2009 459 6 2 99 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2010 380 2 2 81 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 401 2 0 76 0 0 3 0 482
2012 450 4 2 162 0 0 6 0 624
2013 453 2 2 163 3 0 6 0 629
2014 445 5 2 160 3 0 7 0 622
2015 380 4 2 143 3 0 12 0 544
2016 384 6 1 139 1 0 14 0 545
2017 397 6 2 140 2 0 13 0 560
2018 384 5 3 132 4 0 17 0 545
2019 376 1 4 127 4 1 17 0 530
2020 373 1 8 127 4 1 14 0 528
2021 364 3 4 126 4 1 16 0 518
2022 356 2 5 149 5 1 15 0 533
2023 338 2 7 151 5 1 17 0 521

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 Gunnison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 533 35.8 14.9 30.4
2005 489 36.2 13.5 19.8
2006 480 39.9 12.0 28.1
2007 548 42.3 13.0 28.8
2008 542 41.0 13.2 28
2009 569 40.5 14.0 26.7
2010 467 36.2 12.8 27.8
2011 482 37.7 12.7 33.2
2012 624 46.5 13.4 35.6
2013 629 47.5 13.2 35
2014 622 43.5 14.2 42.1
2015 544 38.0 14.3 42.5
2016 545 38.0 14.3 43.7
2017 560 38.0 14.7 41.6
2018 545 40.2 13.5 39.3
2019 530 41.6 12.7 35.1
2020 528 41.3 12.7 37.3
2021 518 43.3 11.9 34.2
2022 533 41.6 12.7 27.4
2023 521 42.6 12.2 32.8

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 Gunnison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 533 35.8 14.9 30.4
2005 489 36.2 13.5 19.8
2006 480 39.9 12.0 28.1
2007 548 42.3 13.0 28.8
2008 542 41.0 13.2 28
2009 569 40.5 14.0 26.7
2010 467 36.2 12.8 27.8
2011 482 37.7 12.7 33.2
2012 624 46.5 13.4 35.6
2013 629 47.5 13.2 35
2014 622 43.5 14.2 42.1
2015 544 38.0 14.3 42.5
2016 545 38.0 14.3 43.7
2017 560 38.0 14.7 41.6
2018 545 40.2 13.5 39.3
2019 530 41.6 12.7 35.1
2020 528 41.3 12.7 37.3
2021 518 43.3 11.9 34.2
2022 533 41.6 12.7 27.4
2023 521 42.6 12.2 32.8

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 Gunnison Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,625
2020 $13,380
2021 $14,386
2022 $13,968
2023 $15,682

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gunnison 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Gunnison Elementary School)31.936.3
 4.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J)46.344.5
 1.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Gunnison Elementary School)24.324.8
 0.5%
   All Grades Math (Gunnison Watershed School District Re1J)32.329.4
 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 Students530521
 1.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian45
 25%
Asian47
 75%
Hispanic127151
 18.9%
Pacific Islander11
White376338
 10.1%
Two or More Races1717
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.1%32.8%
 2.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gunnison Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 521 students attended Gunnison Elementary School.

Gunnison Elementary School ranks 465th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Gunnison Elementary School are 65% White, 29% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Gunnison Middle School
High : Gunnison High School


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