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Fowler Elementary School

Q: Is Fowler Elementary School a good school?

Fowler Elementary School ranks 443 rd of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

443^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 950 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Fowler Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 198 students in grades K-6 in Fowler, Colorado. It is part of the Fowler School District No. R4J, which is ranked 42 out of 115 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fowler Elementary School generally performs better than the state average on CMAS (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) tests, with 57.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts across all grades, compared to the state average of 44.8%. In math, the school had 27.3% proficiency compared to the state's 35.9%. Notably, Fowler Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Avondale Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate School in English Language Arts. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% to 36.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Fowler Elementary School serves a population with a lower socioeconomic status, with 51.67% to 64.14% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in recent years, higher than the state average. This may contribute to the challenges the school faces, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates, and should be considered when developing strategies to support student success. Despite these challenges, Fowler Elementary School has maintained a relatively consistent performance over the years, suggesting it is providing a stable educational experience for its students.

183

Students ?

10.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

58.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

601 West Grant
Fowler, CO 81039-1502

(719) 263-4364

District: Fowler School District No. R4J

Students who attend Fowler Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Fowler Junior High School
High:	Fowler High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.7%

Hispanic:

23.0%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 36th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 53rd (2025) from a 36th-percentile low (2016)

✓Above the Colorado median (53rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg39%

Colorado avg40%

443^rd of 950

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 115Fowler School District No. R4J among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	49.9	443 of 950	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.9	504 of 943	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.7	484 of 933	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.5	501 of 921	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	414 of 710	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.8	557 of 965	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.4	451 of 917	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.9	436 of 929	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	32.8	586 of 914	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	54.1	389 of 938	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.4	274 of 962	71.5%	★★★★☆
2013	75.3	221 of 954	76.8%	★★★★☆
2012	70.0	287 of 935	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.0	285 of 935	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.5	236 of 925	74.5%	★★★★☆
2009	74.5	215 of 872	75.3%	★★★★☆
2008	75.9	189 of 849	77.7%	★★★★☆
2007	71.7	244 of 852	71.4%	★★★★☆
2006	59.6	372 of 829	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.7	394 of 823	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	73.3	219 of 808	72.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2025	37.8	361 of 551	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.1	414 of 596	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)34th percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%+13 vs state

Science33%-6 vs state

Math27%-9 vs state

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Schools Near Fowler Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)					CMAS Math (2025)					CMAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Fowler Elementary School	Public	K-6	601 West Grant	Fowler	81039	Otero County	Fowler School District No. R4J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 263-4364	183	18	10.0	58.5%	133 (72.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (23.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	49.9	443^rd of 950 public elementary schools	53.4%		41.9	504^th of 943 public elementary schools	46.6%	61	46.2	41.7	66.7	76.0	57.6	42.3	16.7	16.7	32.0	27.3	33.3	$00
Manzanola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32475 County Road 11.5	Manzanola	81058	Otero County	Manzanola Joint District No. 3J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 462-5578	71	7	9.5	85.9%	48 (67.6%)	6 (8.5%)	10 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.0%)								(n/a)			25.0		17.9						37.5	$9,297
Crowley County Elementary K-6	Public	K-6	1001 Main St	Ordway	81063	Crowley County	Crowley County School District No. Re-1-J	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 267-9880	156	13	12.3	69.9%	86 (55.1%)	3 (1.9%)	58 (37.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.1%)	17.5	774^th of 950 public elementary schools	18.5%		22.9	697^th of 943 public elementary schools	26.1%	77	31.8		16.7		28.8	18.2		12.5		13.8	29.2	$20,872
Rocky Ford Elementary School	Public	K-6	901 South 11th Street	Rocky Ford	81067	Otero County	Rocky Ford School District No. R2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 254-7669	305	27	11.2	84.6%	73 (23.9%)	0 (0.0%)	228 (74.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	22.1	709^th of 950 public elementary schools	25.4%		33	578^th of 943 public elementary schools	38.7%	131	29.6	20.5	27.3	35.7	28.5	22.6	31.6	11.4	28.6	23.2	11.4	$21,345
Avondale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	213 Highway 50 East	Avondale	81022	Pueblo County	Pueblo County School District 70	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 947-3484	156	11	14.3	75.6%	42 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (65.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.1%)								(n/a)	17.9				17.3	25.0				14.9		$16,511

Frequently Asked Questions about Fowler Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Fowler Elementary School?

Students at Fowler Elementary School are 73% White, 23% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is Fowler Elementary School a good school?

Fowler Elementary School ranks 443^rd of 950 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fowler Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 183 students attended Fowler Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Fowler Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fowler Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fowler Junior High School
High : Fowler High School

What district is Fowler Elementary School in?

Fowler School District No. R4J

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