Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pete Mirich Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pete Mirich Elementary School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Pete Mirich Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pete Mirich Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#829 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pete Mirich Elementary School's ranking?
Pete Mirich Elementary School is ranked #829 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pete Mirich Elementary School often compared to?
Pete Mirich Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pete Mirich Elementary School?
347 students attend Pete Mirich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pete Mirich Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pete Mirich Elementary School?
Pete Mirich Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pete Mirich Elementary School offer ?
Pete Mirich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pete Mirich Elementary School part of?
Pete Mirich Elementary School is part of Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1.
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