Serving 119 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, De Beque 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
119 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% CO state average).
How many students attend De Beque Elementary School?
119 students attend De Beque Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of De Beque Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of De Beque Elementary School?
De Beque Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does De Beque Elementary School offer ?
De Beque Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is De Beque Elementary School part of?
De Beque Elementary School is part of De Beque Joint District No. 49 Of The Counties Of Mesa And.
