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Walsh Elementary School

Summary:

Walsh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walsh, Colorado, serving 119 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Vilas School District Re-5, which is ranked 55 out of 115 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Walsh Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (78.99%) compared to nearby Springfield Elementary School (72.78%) and Vilas Elementary School (74.29%), its racial diversity has declined in recent years. Academically, the school outperformed the state average in 5th grade science but scored lower than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math for all grades. Additionally, over 57% of Walsh Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may impact learning.

Compared to the nearby schools, Walsh Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11:1, but its overall academic performance is inconsistent. The school may need to focus on improving math outcomes and learn from the strategies of its neighboring schools, such as Springfield School District No. Re-4 and Vilas School District Re-5, to ensure the success of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 301 West Poplar
       Walsh, CO  81090

(719) 324-5400

District: Walsh School District No. Re-1

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $53,225 Help


Students who attend Walsh Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Walsh High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  114

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.6%
Hispanic:
16.7%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Walsh Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.5. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.6%), Hispanic (16.7%), American Indian (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Walsh Elementary School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Walsh Elementary School is $53,225.
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Rank History for Walsh Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.91 557th 921 39.5%
2023 43.50 487th 933 47.8%
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 16, 2009

Open Quote My Child goes to Walsh elementary school and they teach you the best they can. And also the children don't have to were uniforms. So I would recimend sending your child to school there! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Walsh Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 172 0 0 44 2 n/a n/a 0 218
1989 174 0 2 42 2 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 141 0 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1991 168 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1992 114 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1993 122 0 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1994 126 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 152
1995 131 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1996 131 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1997 129 0 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 150
1998 136 0 0 18 2 n/a n/a 0 156
1999 127 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2000 108 2 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2001 99 2 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2002 103 1 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2003 103 1 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2004 104 1 0 27 2 n/a n/a 0 134
2005 104 1 0 22 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2006 89 1 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 110
2007 82 1 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2008 70 1 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 87
2009 67 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 82
2010 68 0 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 89
2011 70 0 0 24 2 0 0 0 96
2012 71 0 0 18 3 0 1 0 93
2013 67 1 0 17 4 0 1 0 90
2014 59 3 0 17 2 0 2 0 83
2015 63 1 0 22 3 0 1 0 90
2016 89 1 0 16 3 0 2 0 111
2017 84 2 0 19 4 0 2 0 111
2018 91 1 0 20 2 0 4 0 118
2019 93 2 0 17 1 0 6 0 119
2020 87 1 0 16 1 0 4 0 109
2021 84 1 0 13 1 0 3 0 102
2022 75 1 0 25 1 0 2 0 104
2023 94 1 0 21 1 1 1 0 119
2024 93 1 0 19 1 0 0 0 114

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 Walsh Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 9.9 22.0 n/a
1989 220 10.5 20.9 30
1990 164 9.4 17.4 37.2
1991 203 9.7 20.9 23.2
1992 133 9.0 14.7 30.1
1993 143 8.9 16.1 31.5
1994 152 9.8 15.5 31.6
1995 161 10.5 15.3 28.6
1996 161 10.5 15.3 28.6
1997 150 9.5 15.8 24
1998 156 11.0 14.2 28.2
1999 144 12.0 12.0 32.6
2000 134 11.6 11.6 32.1
2001 118 10.3 11.5 42.4
2002 124 10.5 11.8 46
2003 124 10.5 11.8 46
2004 134 10.8 12.4 67.2
2005 127 10.6 12.0 52.8
2006 110 10.5 10.5 60.9
2007 99 10.4 9.5 73.7
2008 87 11.4 7.6 62.1
2009 82 9.8 8.4 62.2
2010 89 9.6 9.2 55.1
2011 96 8.9 10.7 51
2012 93 9.0 10.2 39.8
2013 90 9.0 10.0 46.7
2014 83 7.9 10.4 60.2
2015 90 8.0 11.2 57.8
2016 111 8.0 13.8 66.7
2017 111 9.0 12.3 64.9
2018 118 8.7 13.4 64.4
2019 119 10.5 11.2 68.1
2020 109 10.5 10.3 66.1
2021 102 10.2 9.9 60.8
2022 104 10.7 9.6 53.8
2023 119 10.7 11.0 57.1
2024 114 11.7 9.6 71.9

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 Walsh Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 218 9.9 22.0 n/a
1989 220 10.5 20.9 30
1990 164 9.4 17.4 37.2
1991 203 9.7 20.9 23.2
1992 133 9.0 14.7 30.1
1993 143 8.9 16.1 31.5
1994 152 9.8 15.5 31.6
1995 161 10.5 15.3 28.6
1996 161 10.5 15.3 28.6
1997 150 9.5 15.8 24
1998 156 11.0 14.2 28.2
1999 144 12.0 12.0 32.6
2000 134 11.6 11.6 32.1
2001 118 10.3 11.5 42.4
2002 124 10.5 11.8 46
2003 124 10.5 11.8 46
2004 134 10.8 12.4 67.2
2005 127 10.6 12.0 52.8
2006 110 10.5 10.5 60.9
2007 99 10.4 9.5 73.7
2008 87 11.4 7.6 62.1
2009 82 9.8 8.4 62.2
2010 89 9.6 9.2 55.1
2011 96 8.9 10.7 51
2012 93 9.0 10.2 39.8
2013 90 9.0 10.0 46.7
2014 83 7.9 10.4 60.2
2015 90 8.0 11.2 57.8
2016 111 8.0 13.8 66.7
2017 111 9.0 12.3 64.9
2018 118 8.7 13.4 64.4
2019 119 10.5 11.2 68.1
2020 109 10.5 10.3 66.1
2021 102 10.2 9.9 60.8
2022 104 10.7 9.6 53.8
2023 119 10.7 11.0 57.1
2024 114 11.7 9.6 71.9

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 Walsh Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,690
2020 $15,334
2021 $16,091
2022 $25,471
2023 $53,225

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Walsh 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 (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Walsh Elementary School)52.950
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Walsh School District No. Re-1)52.950
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Walsh Elementary School)63.344.8
 18.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Walsh School District No. Re-1)59.744
 15.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Walsh Elementary School)30.624.1
 6.5%
   All Grades Math (Walsh School District No. Re-1)35.827.4
 8.4%
   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 Students119119
African American21
 50%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1721
 23.5%
Pacific Islander01
White9394
 1.1%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%57.1%
 10.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Walsh Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 114 students attended Walsh Elementary School.

Students at Walsh Elementary School are 82% White, 17% Hispanic.

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

High : Walsh High School


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