Serving 138 students in grades 6-12, Elbert Junior-senior High 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elbert Junior-senior High School's student population of 138 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1928
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
Elbert Junior-senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elbert Junior-senior High School is 0.26, 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
#1565 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
86%
50%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elbert Junior-senior High School's ranking?
Elbert Junior-senior High School is ranked #1565 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Elbert Junior-senior High School often compared to?
Elbert Junior-senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kiowa Middle School, Elizabeth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elbert Junior-senior High School?
The graduation rate of Elbert Junior-senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Elbert Junior-senior High School?
138 students attend Elbert Junior-senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Elbert Junior-senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elbert Junior-senior High School?
Elbert Junior-senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Elbert Junior-senior High School offer ?
Elbert Junior-senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elbert Junior-senior High School part of?
Elbert Junior-senior High School is part of Elbert School District No. 200.
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