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Primero Elementary School

Summary:

Primero Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Weston, Colorado, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Primero Reorganized School District No. 2, which is ranked 23 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Primero Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, with 40% White, 53.79% Hispanic, and 4.14% two or more races, which is higher than the nearby Fisher's Peak Elementary School, which has a student population that is 28.29% White and 65.01% Hispanic. The school has also demonstrated strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in CMAS assessments compared to the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts. Additionally, Primero Elementary School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.7 to 19.8 students per teacher, which is lower than the 19.2 student-teacher ratio at Fisher's Peak Elementary School.

While Primero Elementary School's performance has been variable over the years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 152 out of 917 Colorado elementary schools in 2017-2018 and 619 out of 935 in 2010-2011, the school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in CMAS English Language Arts assessments. However, there is room for improvement in math, as the school's math proficiency rates, while higher than the district average, are still below the state average. Compared to the nearby Trinidad School District 1, which includes Fisher's Peak Elementary School, Primero Elementary School appears to have stronger academic performance and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 20200 State Highway 12
       Weston, CO  81091-9700

(719) 868-2715

District: Primero Reorganized School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
373rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,135 Help


Students who attend Primero Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Primero Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  132

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.8%
White:
45.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Primero Elementary School ranks better than 60.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.95. (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: Hispanic (50.8%), White (45.5%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Primero Elementary School is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Primero Elementary School employs 7.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Primero Elementary School is $17,135.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Primero Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Primero Reorganized School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Primero Reorganized School District No. 2 23rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Primero Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 26.65 637th 823 22.6%
2006 68.86 268th 829 67.7%
2008 58.52 389th 849 54.2%
2009 53.54 444th 872 49.1%
2011 38.56 619th 935 33.8%
2012 42.26 591st 935 36.8%
2014 54.91 451st 962 53.1%
2018 81.56 152nd 917 83.4%
2019 72.65 239th 965 75.2%
2023 60.15 345th 933 63.0%
2024 58.95 373rd 943 60.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Primero Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 54 0 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1989 51 0 0 37 3 n/a n/a 0 91
1990 50 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1991 42 0 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1992 45 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1993 39 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 74
1994 61 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1995 78 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1996 78 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 104
1997 84 0 0 34 0 n/a n/a 0 118
1998 85 0 2 32 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1999 80 0 2 25 0 n/a n/a 0 107
2000 72 0 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 103
2001 70 0 1 30 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2002 62 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2003 62 0 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2004 56 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 64 0 2 61 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2006 58 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2007 51 0 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2008 56 0 0 49 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2009 55 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 62 0 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2011 69 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 117
2012 55 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 103
2013 41 0 0 41 0 1 2 0 85
2014 88 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 92
2015 83 1 0 4 1 1 0 0 90
2016 57 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 105
2017 63 1 0 31 4 0 4 0 103
2018 46 0 0 45 3 0 2 0 96
2019 42 0 0 54 0 0 5 0 101
2020 45 0 1 54 2 0 4 0 106
2021 46 1 2 63 0 0 3 0 115
2022 46 1 2 65 0 0 2 0 116
2023 58 1 2 78 0 0 6 0 145
2024 60 1 0 67 0 0 4 0 132

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 Primero Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 96 6.9 13.9 n/a
1989 91 6.9 13.1 46.2
1990 85 5.7 14.9 40
1991 72 6.9 10.4 40.3
1992 79 6.5 12.1 48.1
1993 74 6.4 11.6 51.4
1994 94 7.5 12.5 43.6
1995 104 7.4 14.0 31.7
1996 104 7.4 14.0 31.7
1997 118 10.0 11.8 44.1
1998 119 10.0 11.9 41.2
1999 107 10.0 10.7 13.1
2000 103 10.0 10.3 45.6
2001 101 8.6 11.7 39.6
2002 105 11.0 9.5 36.2
2003 105 11.0 9.5 36.2
2004 101 9.3 10.9 34.7
2005 127 7.7 16.5 39.4
2006 118 7.8 15.1 35.6
2007 112 9.3 12.0 33.9
2008 106 8.5 12.5 29.2
2009 95 10.7 8.9 43.2
2010 112 11.2 9.9 30.4
2011 117 9.7 11.9 41.9
2012 103 9.2 11.1 37.9
2013 85 8.9 9.5 31.8
2014 92 8.3 11.0 44.6
2015 90 9.0 10.0 55.6
2016 105 8.0 13.1 51.4
2017 103 7.9 13.0 69.9
2018 96 8.6 11.0 63.5
2019 101 8.4 11.9 55.4
2020 106 8.4 12.5 56.6
2021 115 7.3 15.7 59.1
2022 116 7.3 15.8 49.1
2023 145 7.3 19.8 44.8
2024 132 7.9 16.5 55.3

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 Primero Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 96 6.9 13.9 n/a
1989 91 6.9 13.1 46.2
1990 85 5.7 14.9 40
1991 72 6.9 10.4 40.3
1992 79 6.5 12.1 48.1
1993 74 6.4 11.6 51.4
1994 94 7.5 12.5 43.6
1995 104 7.4 14.0 31.7
1996 104 7.4 14.0 31.7
1997 118 10.0 11.8 44.1
1998 119 10.0 11.9 41.2
1999 107 10.0 10.7 13.1
2000 103 10.0 10.3 45.6
2001 101 8.6 11.7 39.6
2002 105 11.0 9.5 36.2
2003 105 11.0 9.5 36.2
2004 101 9.3 10.9 34.7
2005 127 7.7 16.5 39.4
2006 118 7.8 15.1 35.6
2007 112 9.3 12.0 33.9
2008 106 8.5 12.5 29.2
2009 95 10.7 8.9 43.2
2010 112 11.2 9.9 30.4
2011 117 9.7 11.9 41.9
2012 103 9.2 11.1 37.9
2013 85 8.9 9.5 31.8
2014 92 8.3 11.0 44.6
2015 90 9.0 10.0 55.6
2016 105 8.0 13.1 51.4
2017 103 7.9 13.0 69.9
2018 96 8.6 11.0 63.5
2019 101 8.4 11.9 55.4
2020 106 8.4 12.5 56.6
2021 115 7.3 15.7 59.1
2022 116 7.3 15.8 49.1
2023 145 7.3 19.8 44.8
2024 132 7.9 16.5 55.3

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 Primero Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $19,491
2020 $18,470
2021 $16,804
2022 $17,002
2023 $17,135

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Primero 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 239th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 345th of 933 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Primero Elementary School)76.242.1
 34.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Primero Reorganized School District No. 2)76.242.1
 34.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Primero Elementary School)66.736.8
 29.9%
   4th Grade Math (Primero Reorganized School District No. 2)66.736.8
 29.9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Primero Elementary School)2536.8
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Primero Reorganized School District No. 2)2536.8
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Primero Elementary School)67.345.8
 21.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Primero Reorganized School District No. 2)58.841.5
 17.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Primero Elementary School)48.147.5
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Primero Reorganized School District No. 2)38.832.5
 6.3%
   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 Students101145
 43.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic5478
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White4258
 38.1%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.4%44.8%
 10.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Primero Elementary School

Primero Elementary School ranks 373rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

High : Primero Junior-Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 132 students attended Primero Elementary School.

Students at Primero Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 45% White, 3% Two or more races.


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