Serving 124 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1302 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation's ranking?
Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation is ranked #1302 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation?
124 students attend Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation offer ?
Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation part of?
Fred Tjardes School Of Innovation is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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