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Ignacio Elementary School

Summary:

Ignacio Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 290 students in grades K-5 in Ignacio, Colorado, which is part of the Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Native American students compared to nearby schools, its consistently low academic performance, and the high rates of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Ignacio Elementary has a unique student population, with 30.34% of its students identifying as Native American, which is much higher than the 0% to 8.25% range seen at nearby schools like Needham Elementary School, Park Elementary School, and The Juniper School. This diversity brings unique educational needs and challenges that the school must address. However, Ignacio Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Colorado elementary schools, with significantly lower performance on CMAS tests compared to state and district averages.

Adding to the challenges, Ignacio Elementary has very high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 44.91% to 72.76% over the past few years, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching methods, and school leadership, may need to be addressed to improve the quality of education for Ignacio Elementary's students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 85 County Road 320
       Ignacio, CO  81137

(970) 563-0650

District: Ignacio School District No. 11Jt

SchoolDigger Rank:
759th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,112 Help


Students who attend Ignacio Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ignacio Middle School
High:    Ignacio High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.9%
American Indian:
30.3%
White:
26.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Compare Details Ignacio Elementary School ranks worse than 80.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.66. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ignacio Elementary School is $20,112.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ignacio Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ignacio Elementary School 759th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ignacio Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ignacio School District No. 11Jt:

SchoolDigger ranks Ignacio School District No. 11Jt 105th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ignacio Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ignacio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.50 658th 808 18.6%
2005 18.54 692nd 823 15.9%
2006 23.64 664th 829 19.9%
2007 24.93 672nd 852 21.1%
2008 36.02 592nd 849 30.3%
2009 29.46 666th 872 23.6%
2010 16.80 785th 925 15.1%
2011 17.64 790th 935 15.5%
2012 15.71 803rd 935 14.1%
2013 12.05 853rd 954 10.6%
2014 11.41 880th 962 8.5%
2015 13.69 839th 938 10.6%
2016 14.32 806th 914 11.8%
2017 10.63 870th 929 6.4%
2018 9.71 876th 917 4.5%
2019 11.28 900th 965 6.7%
2021 11.03 683rd 710 3.8%
2022 17.40 765th 921 16.9%
2023 14.73 815th 933 12.6%
2024 18.66 759th 943 19.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ignacio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 40.68 220th 365 39.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ignacio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.52 497th 595 16.5%
2024 13.66 608th 684 11.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Ignacio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.39 483rd 594 18.7%
2024 20.06 533rd 683 22.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ignacio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.35 74th 242 69.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ignacio Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.23 587th 596 1.5%
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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.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ignacio Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 106 0 0 47 48 n/a n/a 0 201
1989 112 0 0 43 55 n/a n/a 0 210
1990 106 1 0 42 56 n/a n/a 0 205
1991 118 0 0 52 50 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 129 0 0 52 57 n/a n/a 0 238
1993 125 0 0 64 62 n/a n/a 0 251
1994 139 0 0 45 73 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 122 3 0 47 96 n/a n/a 0 268
1996 122 3 0 47 96 n/a n/a 0 268
1997 101 3 1 54 90 n/a n/a 0 249
1998 100 6 0 60 78 n/a n/a 0 244
1999 89 5 0 57 82 n/a n/a 0 233
2000 94 4 0 56 85 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 82 3 1 59 88 n/a n/a 0 233
2002 73 1 1 53 83 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 73 1 1 53 83 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 59 2 0 40 80 n/a n/a 0 181
2005 50 3 0 36 59 n/a n/a 0 148
2006 51 4 0 23 68 n/a n/a 0 146
2007 56 6 1 17 63 n/a n/a 0 143
2008 64 5 1 25 61 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 75 3 1 34 55 n/a n/a 0 168
2010 63 2 1 45 62 n/a n/a 0 173
2011 61 1 0 69 26 0 6 0 163
2012 65 2 0 63 35 0 13 0 178
2013 59 1 0 63 33 0 14 0 170
2014 125 0 0 145 64 0 20 0 354
2015 136 1 6 143 64 1 20 0 371
2016 132 0 5 151 89 0 25 0 402
2017 144 1 4 137 99 0 22 0 407
2018 90 0 2 125 101 0 15 0 333
2019 80 0 2 122 104 0 12 0 320
2020 78 0 2 120 107 0 13 0 320
2021 66 0 2 101 94 1 13 0 277
2022 71 0 2 97 83 1 11 0 265
2023 78 0 2 110 88 0 12 0 290

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 Ignacio Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 0.0 0.0 n/a
1989 210 11.0 19.0 38.6
1990 205 13.0 15.7 52.2
1991 220 13.0 16.9 34.5
1992 238 14.4 16.5 37.4
1993 251 15.0 16.7 41
1994 257 16.2 15.9 39.3
1995 268 16.0 16.8 41.4
1996 268 16.0 16.8 41.4
1997 249 17.5 14.2 42.2
1998 244 16.5 14.8 37.7
1999 233 16.0 14.6 37.3
2000 239 16.0 14.9 50.6
2001 233 16.5 14.1 68.7
2002 211 16.5 12.8 58.8
2003 211 16.5 12.8 58.8
2004 181 14.8 12.2 59.7
2005 148 14.5 10.2 60.1
2006 146 13.5 10.8 69.2
2007 143 13.0 11.0 63.6
2008 156 13.0 12.0 53.8
2009 168 14.2 11.8 53
2010 173 15.1 11.4 67.6
2011 163 14.5 11.2 56.4
2012 178 14.0 12.7 61.2
2013 170 14.0 12.1 64.1
2014 354 27.5 12.8 49.7
2015 371 28.0 13.2 45
2016 402 28.0 14.3 57.5
2017 407 28.8 14.1 61.7
2018 333 29.7 11.1 71.2
2019 320 27.0 11.8 70.3
2020 320 24.5 13.0 61.6
2021 277 27.7 9.9 62.8
2022 265 28.0 9.4 44.9
2023 290 24.4 11.8 72.8

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 Ignacio Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 201 0.0 0.0 n/a
1989 210 11.0 19.0 38.6
1990 205 13.0 15.7 52.2
1991 220 13.0 16.9 34.5
1992 238 14.4 16.5 37.4
1993 251 15.0 16.7 41
1994 257 16.2 15.9 39.3
1995 268 16.0 16.8 41.4
1996 268 16.0 16.8 41.4
1997 249 17.5 14.2 42.2
1998 244 16.5 14.8 37.7
1999 233 16.0 14.6 37.3
2000 239 16.0 14.9 50.6
2001 233 16.5 14.1 68.7
2002 211 16.5 12.8 58.8
2003 211 16.5 12.8 58.8
2004 181 14.8 12.2 59.7
2005 148 14.5 10.2 60.1
2006 146 13.5 10.8 69.2
2007 143 13.0 11.0 63.6
2008 156 13.0 12.0 53.8
2009 168 14.2 11.8 53
2010 173 15.1 11.4 67.6
2011 163 14.5 11.2 56.4
2012 178 14.0 12.7 61.2
2013 170 14.0 12.1 64.1
2014 354 27.5 12.8 49.7
2015 371 28.0 13.2 45
2016 402 28.0 14.3 57.5
2017 407 28.8 14.1 61.7
2018 333 29.7 11.1 71.2
2019 320 27.0 11.8 70.3
2020 320 24.5 13.0 61.6
2021 277 27.7 9.9 62.8
2022 265 28.0 9.4 44.9
2023 290 24.4 11.8 72.8

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 Ignacio Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,493
2020 $14,917
2021 $18,324
2022 $20,148
2023 $20,112

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ignacio 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 900th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 815th of 933 Elementary schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio Elementary School)10.912.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)10.912.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio Elementary School)23.732.6
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)23.732.6
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Ignacio Elementary School)20.617.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)20.617.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio Elementary School)25.424.4
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)25.424.4
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ignacio Elementary School)9.512.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)9.512.2
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ignacio Elementary School)20.322
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)2225
 3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ignacio Elementary School)6.27.8
 1.6%
   All Grades Math (Ignacio School District No. 11Jt)8.77.3
 1.4%
   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 Students320290
 9.4%
African American00
American Indian10488
 15.4%
Asian22
Hispanic122110
 9.8%
Pacific Islander00
White8078
 2.5%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.3%72.8%
 2.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ignacio Elementary School

Students at Ignacio Elementary School are 38% Hispanic, 30% American Indian, 27% White, 4% Two or more races.

Ignacio Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Colorado elementary schools.

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

Middle : Ignacio Middle School
High : Ignacio High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Ignacio Elementary School.


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