Serving 170 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary Blair Elementary School 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Mary Blair Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
60%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Blair Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Blair Elementary School is ranked #1500 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mary Blair Elementary School?
170 students attend Mary Blair Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mary Blair Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Blair Elementary School?
Mary Blair Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Blair Elementary School offer ?
Mary Blair Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Blair Elementary School part of?
Mary Blair Elementary School is part of Thompson School District R-2j.
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