Platte Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Platte Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kersey, Colorado, serving 537 students in grades K-5 and part of the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, which is ranked 34 out of 116 districts in the state.

Platte Valley Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing both the district and the state in CMAS test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 50% in 2023-2024, compared to 50% for the district and 37.9% for the state. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.1 and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (42.64%) compared to nearby schools, which have much higher rates. Notably, Platte Valley's Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly better than their peers in surrounding schools, ranking in the top quartile of Colorado elementary schools in these subgroups.

While Platte Valley Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (55.87%) compared to the more diverse student populations of nearby schools like Centennial Elementary School and Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, the school's strong academic performance and support for diverse learners suggest it is providing a high-quality education to all its students. With its consistent success and potential for continued growth, Platte Valley Elementary can serve as a model for other schools in the Greeley School District No. 6 and the surrounding region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 601 Clark Street
       Kersey, CO  80644-9792


(970) 336-8520

District: Weld County School District No. Re-7

SchoolDigger Rank:
345th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,498 Help


Students who attend Platte Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Platte Valley Middle School
High:    Platte Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.9%
Hispanic:
41.0%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Platte Valley Elementary School ranks better than 63.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.69. (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 Platte Valley Elementary School is $14,498.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Platte Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Platte Valley Elementary School 345th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Platte Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Weld County School District No. Re-7:

SchoolDigger ranks Weld County School District No. Re-7 34th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Platte Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Platte Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.50 362nd 808 55.2%
2005 47.92 474th 823 42.4%
2006 51.52 450th 829 45.7%
2007 49.64 475th 852 44.2%
2008 47.16 494th 849 41.8%
2009 48.03 493rd 872 43.5%
2010 46.78 546th 925 41.0%
2011 34.94 656th 935 29.8%
2012 46.41 551st 935 41.1%
2013 45.25 555th 954 41.8%
2014 56.74 428th 962 55.5%
2015 61.57 315th 938 66.4%
2016 64.98 289th 914 68.4%
2017 59.36 331st 929 64.4%
2018 54.68 373rd 917 59.3%
2019 48.39 462nd 965 52.1%
2021 32.34 505th 710 28.9%
2022 44.77 471st 921 48.9%
2023 47.53 459th 933 50.8%
2024 61.69 345th 943 63.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Platte Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.83 196th 308 36.4%
2019 49.66 159th 332 52.1%
2021 33.36 66th 75 12.0%
2022 45.97 97th 203 52.2%
2023 43.23 157th 265 40.8%
2024 70.30 72nd 365 80.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Platte Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.18 379th 690 45.1%
2019 42.92 400th 758 47.2%
2021 23.00 311th 351 11.4%
2022 29.42 417th 595 29.9%
2023 40.37 375th 642 41.6%
2024 50.89 317th 684 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Platte Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.90 297th 693 57.1%
2019 41.91 413th 764 45.9%
2021 23.77 303rd 352 13.9%
2022 46.67 308th 594 48.1%
2023 35.58 402nd 649 38.1%
2024 54.01 300th 683 56.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Platte Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.53 48th 172 72.1%
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Rank History for White students at Platte Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.81 171st 337 49.3%
2019 48.76 301st 596 49.5%
2021 27.25 246th 288 14.6%
2022 28.47 360th 454 20.7%
2023 31.61 382nd 525 27.2%
2024 42.22 325th 539 39.7%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, July 10, 2015

Open Quote If you child has ANY needs due to behavioral neurological disorders, find a different school. In MY experience, they would not share behaviors with me or his private counsler about my child that we needed to help. This effected the other kids learning and his progress in behavioral controls. They would not recognize the issue and blamed parenting. Told me to take outside parenting classes.
Also mysteriously my child had injuries that resulted in emergency room visits both years he attend. "Cameras on the playground were not working" concussion one yr, broken ankle the next, which he was refused nurses attention by 3 different adults. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 28, 2013

Open Quote They have helped my child get better in school. We moved to Kersey to get her in a better school from our school district in Florida. She was failing there. After getting here she has been helped tremendously. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Platte Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 371 0 2 81 2 n/a n/a 0 456
1989 344 0 2 84 2 n/a n/a 0 432
1990 384 0 3 101 4 n/a n/a 0 492
1991 396 0 2 100 6 n/a n/a 0 504
1992 401 0 2 118 5 n/a n/a 0 526
1993 398 0 3 120 11 n/a n/a 0 532
1994 398 0 1 115 13 n/a n/a 0 527
1995 393 0 4 127 13 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 393 0 4 127 13 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 417 0 6 130 11 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 422 0 6 146 8 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 429 1 4 143 8 n/a n/a 0 585
2000 375 0 5 135 7 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 369 1 5 147 4 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 370 0 6 152 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2003 370 0 6 152 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2004 365 0 0 164 2 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 368 0 0 166 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2006 373 0 0 156 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2007 360 0 0 163 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2008 365 0 0 170 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2009 359 0 0 146 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2010 364 0 1 142 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2011 323 0 0 132 0 0 2 0 457
2012 329 2 1 143 0 0 2 0 477
2013 302 1 1 147 0 0 1 0 452
2014 315 1 1 162 0 0 1 0 480
2015 311 1 0 168 0 0 2 0 482
2016 283 2 1 175 0 0 3 0 464
2017 281 3 2 185 0 0 6 0 477
2018 294 0 0 186 3 0 8 0 491
2019 286 0 0 188 4 0 15 0 493
2020 312 0 0 184 2 0 9 0 507
2021 277 2 0 183 2 0 10 0 474
2022 307 2 0 200 2 0 10 0 521
2023 300 2 0 220 2 0 13 0 537

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 Platte Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 22.5 20.2 n/a
1989 432 23.5 18.3 27.5
1990 492 23.5 20.9 27.4
1991 504 23.6 21.3 28.8
1992 526 24.6 21.3 33.1
1993 532 24.6 21.6 33.3
1994 527 26.0 20.3 34.2
1995 537 27.6 19.5 38.5
1996 537 27.6 19.5 38.5
1997 564 28.6 19.7 30
1998 582 30.6 19.0 32.1
1999 585 29.8 19.6 30.9
2000 522 32.6 16.0 47.7
2001 526 32.5 16.2 41.1
2002 531 34.0 15.6 44.6
2003 531 34.0 15.6 44.6
2004 531 32.8 16.2 48
2005 535 32.7 16.4 43.7
2006 529 32.7 16.2 45.6
2007 523 35.1 14.9 43.6
2008 535 36.9 14.5 43
2009 505 36.1 14.0 42
2010 508 36.0 14.0 48.6
2011 457 34.0 13.4 51.4
2012 477 32.9 14.4 49.1
2013 452 33.3 13.5 41.8
2014 480 34.0 14.1 49.8
2015 482 34.0 14.1 50.6
2016 464 34.0 13.6 53.2
2017 477 34.0 13.9 44.2
2018 491 33.8 14.5 36.9
2019 493 34.7 14.1 50.5
2020 507 34.8 14.5 46.7
2021 474 32.8 14.4 46.4
2022 521 33.3 15.6 42.6
2023 537 33.3 16.1 42.6

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 Platte Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 456 22.5 20.2 n/a
1989 432 23.5 18.3 27.5
1990 492 23.5 20.9 27.4
1991 504 23.6 21.3 28.8
1992 526 24.6 21.3 33.1
1993 532 24.6 21.6 33.3
1994 527 26.0 20.3 34.2
1995 537 27.6 19.5 38.5
1996 537 27.6 19.5 38.5
1997 564 28.6 19.7 30
1998 582 30.6 19.0 32.1
1999 585 29.8 19.6 30.9
2000 522 32.6 16.0 47.7
2001 526 32.5 16.2 41.1
2002 531 34.0 15.6 44.6
2003 531 34.0 15.6 44.6
2004 531 32.8 16.2 48
2005 535 32.7 16.4 43.7
2006 529 32.7 16.2 45.6
2007 523 35.1 14.9 43.6
2008 535 36.9 14.5 43
2009 505 36.1 14.0 42
2010 508 36.0 14.0 48.6
2011 457 34.0 13.4 51.4
2012 477 32.9 14.4 49.1
2013 452 33.3 13.5 41.8
2014 480 34.0 14.1 49.8
2015 482 34.0 14.1 50.6
2016 464 34.0 13.6 53.2
2017 477 34.0 13.9 44.2
2018 491 33.8 14.5 36.9
2019 493 34.7 14.1 50.5
2020 507 34.8 14.5 46.7
2021 474 32.8 14.4 46.4
2022 521 33.3 15.6 42.6
2023 537 33.3 16.1 42.6

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 Platte Valley Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,240
2020 $11,891
2021 $14,062
2022 $13,460
2023 $14,498

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Platte Valley 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 462nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 459th of 933 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Platte Valley Elementary School)35.733.7
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District No. Re-7)35.733.7
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Platte Valley Elementary School)36.645.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Weld County School District No. Re-7)36.645.9
 9.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Platte Valley Elementary School)45.142.5
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District No. Re-7)45.142.5
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Platte Valley Elementary School)21.228.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Weld County School District No. Re-7)21.228.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Platte Valley Elementary School)39.733
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Weld County School District No. Re-7)39.733
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Platte Valley Elementary School)60.347.7
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Weld County School District No. Re-7)60.347.7
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Platte Valley Elementary School)4138.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Weld County School District No. Re-7)4138.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Platte Valley Elementary School)47.440.9
 6.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Weld County School District No. Re-7)46.944.3
 2.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Platte Valley Elementary School)32.538.6
 6.1%
   All Grades Math (Weld County School District No. Re-7)31.534
 2.5%
   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 Students493537
 8.9%
African American02
American Indian42
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic188220
 17%
Pacific Islander00
White286300
 4.9%
Two or More Races1513
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%42.6%
 7.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Platte Valley Elementary School

Students at Platte Valley Elementary School are 56% White, 41% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Platte Valley Elementary School.

Platte Valley Elementary School ranks 345th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Platte Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Platte Valley Middle School
High : Platte Valley High School


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