Is Plateau Valley Elementary School a good school?

Plateau Valley Elementary School ranks 361 st of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Plateau Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Plateau Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Plateau Valley Elementary School?

Students at Plateau Valley Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Plateau Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Plateau Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Plateau Valley Junior High School High : Plateau Valley High School

Plateau Valley Elementary School in Collbran CO

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Plateau Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Plateau Valley Elementary School 361^st of 935 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Plateau Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Plateau Valley School District No. 50:

SchoolDigger ranks Plateau Valley School District No. 50 67^th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Plateau Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	66.66	285^th	808	64.7%
2005	66.30	295^th	823	64.2%
2006	71.22	244^th	829	70.6%
2007	51.87	460^th	852	46.0%
2008	31.69	622^nd	849	26.7%
2009	45.68	520^th	872	40.4%
2010	33.76	661^st	925	28.5%
2011	30.92	687^th	935	26.5%
2012	54.14	465^th	935	50.3%
2013	27.40	729^th	954	23.6%
2014	38.46	625^th	962	35.0%
2015	36.07	564^th	938	39.9%
2016	51.86	397^th	914	56.6%
2021	48.58	393^rd	710	44.6%
2022	45.96	460^th	921	50.1%
2023	58.10	361^st	933	61.3%

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Rank History for White students at Plateau Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.52	324^th	525	38.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2012

Small town school. Appears to be where teachers and administrators go when they can't make it in school district 51. They don't fire bad teachers, they just move them to different classes. Typical small town atmosphere where local gossip is perpetuated throughout the school. School board is made up of local people, so in a town this small the board is naive with regard to methods of making the school better. Facilities are nice, but more investment in competent teachers would be a better use of school resources. Avoid this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Plateau Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	196	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	203
1989	228	0	0	10	1	n/a	n/a	239
1990	222	0	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	234
1991	213	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	226
1992	127	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	133
1993	155	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	160
1994	153	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	160
1995	173	1	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	186
1996	173	1	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	186
1997	164	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	173
1998	167	1	2	10	2	n/a	n/a	182
1999	159	0	0	16	2	n/a	n/a	177
2000	151	0	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	161
2001	145	0	0	8	2	n/a	n/a	155
2002	140	0	0	8	4	n/a	n/a	152
2003	140	0	0	8	4	n/a	n/a	152
2004	140	0	2	14	5	n/a	n/a	161
2005	129	0	2	13	4	n/a	n/a	148
2006	117	0	0	15	2	n/a	n/a	134
2007	132	0	0	15	1	n/a	n/a	148
2008	137	0	0	12	1	n/a	n/a	150
2009	153	0	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	171
2010	157	0	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	175
2011	165	0	3	28	0	1	1	198
2012	174	0	3	23	0	0	0	200
2013	166	0	3	27	0	0	3	199
2014	151	0	3	21	0	0	5	180
2015	138	0	2	18	0	0	6	164
2016	133	1	2	14	3	0	1	154
2017	116	1	0	13	2	0	1	133
2018	114	0	0	10	1	0	4	129
2019	110	0	0	3	1	0	5	119
2020	114	2	0	4	1	0	2	123
2021	116	2	0	5	1	0	2	126
2022	134	1	0	8	0	0	2	145
2023	141	0	0	7	0	0	4	152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plateau Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	10.2	19.9	n/a
1989	239	10.2	23.4	23.4
1990	234	10.3	22.7	21.4
1991	226	11.0	20.5	22.6
1992	133	11.5	11.5	28.6
1993	160	8.5	18.8	32.5
1994	160	10.7	15.0	25
1995	186	13.0	14.3	25.8
1996	186	13.0	14.3	25.8
1997	173	15.0	11.5	29.5
1998	182	15.0	12.1	26.4
1999	177	12.5	14.2	19.2
2000	161	13.1	12.3	34.2
2001	155	13.1	11.8	29.7
2002	152	13.5	11.3	31.6
2003	152	13.5	11.3	31.6
2004	161	12.2	13.2	34.8
2005	148	12.4	11.9	30.4
2006	134	10.4	12.9	22.4
2007	148	8.7	17.0	22.3
2008	150	9.3	16.1	18
2009	171	12.6	13.6	12.9
2010	175	13.1	13.3	34.3
2011	198	13.0	15.1	39.9
2012	200	13.4	14.8	33
2013	199	13.0	15.3	31.2
2014	180	13.1	13.6	32.8
2015	164	13.0	12.6	42.1
2016	154	14.0	11.0	43.5
2017	133	12.1	10.9	46.6
2018	129	12.7	10.1	48.1
2019	119	11.7	10.1	38.7
2020	123	11.6	10.5	36.6
2021	126	9.9	12.6	36.5
2022	145	9.7	14.8	24.1
2023	152	10.2	14.7	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plateau Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	203	10.2	19.9	n/a
1989	239	10.2	23.4	23.4
1990	234	10.3	22.7	21.4
1991	226	11.0	20.5	22.6
1992	133	11.5	11.5	28.6
1993	160	8.5	18.8	32.5
1994	160	10.7	15.0	25
1995	186	13.0	14.3	25.8
1996	186	13.0	14.3	25.8
1997	173	15.0	11.5	29.5
1998	182	15.0	12.1	26.4
1999	177	12.5	14.2	19.2
2000	161	13.1	12.3	34.2
2001	155	13.1	11.8	29.7
2002	152	13.5	11.3	31.6
2003	152	13.5	11.3	31.6
2004	161	12.2	13.2	34.8
2005	148	12.4	11.9	30.4
2006	134	10.4	12.9	22.4
2007	148	8.7	17.0	22.3
2008	150	9.3	16.1	18
2009	171	12.6	13.6	12.9
2010	175	13.1	13.3	34.3
2011	198	13.0	15.1	39.9
2012	200	13.4	14.8	33
2013	199	13.0	15.3	31.2
2014	180	13.1	13.6	32.8
2015	164	13.0	12.6	42.1
2016	154	14.0	11.0	43.5
2017	133	12.1	10.9	46.6
2018	129	12.7	10.1	48.1
2019	119	11.7	10.1	38.7
2020	123	11.6	10.5	36.6
2021	126	9.9	12.6	36.5
2022	145	9.7	14.8	24.1
2023	152	10.2	14.7	28.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plateau Valley Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,932
2020	$12,639
2021	$11,231
2022	$13,578

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plateau Valley Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plateau Valley Elementary School)	27.8	45.8	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plateau Valley School District No. 50)	27.8	45.8	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Plateau Valley Elementary School)	27.8	45.8	18%
4th Grade Math (Plateau Valley School District No. 50)	27.8	45.8	18%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Plateau Valley Elementary School)	33.3	47.6	14.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Plateau Valley School District No. 50)	32.2	50	17.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Plateau Valley Elementary School)	35.4	44	8.6%
All Grades Math (Plateau Valley School District No. 50)	25.4	43	17.6%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	119	152	27.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	7	133.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	110	141	28.2%
Two or More Races	5	4	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.7%	28.9%	9.7%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CMAS English Language Arts (2023)					CMAS Math (2023)					CMAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Plateau Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	56600 Highway 330	Collbran	81624	Mesa County	Plateau Valley School District No. 50	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 487-3547	152	10	14.7	28.9%	141 (92.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	58.1	361^st of 935 public elementary schools	61.4%		46	460^th of 921 public elementary schools	50.1%	99	57.9	45.8	47.1	41.7	47.6	63.2	45.8	41.2	29.2	44.0	23.5	$13,578
Bea Underwood Elementary School	Public	2-5	0741 Tamarisk Trail	Parachute	81635	Garfield County	Grand Valley School District No. 16	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 285-5703	369	23	16.0	61.5%	189 (51.2%)	2 (0.5%)	159 (43.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	6.3	926^th of 935 public elementary schools	1.0%		9.4	889^th of 921 public elementary schools	3.5%	37	8.3	17.6	16.0		13.7	10.8	6.6	5.3		7.7	5.3	$12,075
Bea Underwood Pre-School	Public	PK	741 Tamarisk Trail	Parachute	81635	Garfield County	Grand Valley School District No. 16	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 285-5700	50	0		50.0%	24 (48.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (48.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)								(n/a)												$5,043
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning	Public	PK, KG-1	100 East Second Street	Parachute	81635	Garfield County	Grand Valley School District No. 16	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(970) 285-5702	221	13	17.0	60.2%	126 (57.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (42.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$14,472

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