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Walsh Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Walsh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Walsh, Colorado, serving 119 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Vilas School District Re-5, which is ranked 55 out of 115 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Walsh Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (78.99%) compared to nearby Springfield Elementary School (72.78%) and Vilas Elementary School (74.29%), its racial diversity has declined in recent years. Academically, the school outperformed the state average in 5th grade science but scored lower than the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math for all grades. Additionally, over 57% of Walsh Elementary students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may impact learning.

Compared to the nearby schools, Walsh Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11:1, but its overall academic performance is inconsistent. The school may need to focus on improving math outcomes and learn from the strategies of its neighboring schools, such as Springfield School District No. Re-4 and Vilas School District Re-5, to ensure the success of its students.

105

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

73.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 West Poplar
Walsh, CO 81090

(719) 324-5400

District: Walsh School District No. Re-1

Students who attend Walsh Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Walsh High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.0%

Hispanic:

16.2%

African American:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2022 → 48th in 2023

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2022

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Colorado average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Math scores 14 pts below the Colorado average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Colorado avg40%

Not ranked this year

Walsh Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2023	43.5	487 of 933	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.9	557 of 921	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Colorado (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%-6 vs state

Math22%-14 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, February 16, 2009

My Child goes to Walsh elementary school and they teach you the best they can. And also the children don't have to were uniforms. So I would recimend sending your child to school there! Close Quote

Schools Near Walsh Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)		CMAS Math (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	Total
Walsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 West Poplar	Walsh	81090	Baca County	Walsh School District No. Re-1	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 324-5400	105	11	9.7	73.3%	85 (81.0%)	2 (1.9%)	17 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		39.1		21.7
Vilas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	202 Collingwood St	Vilas	81087	Baca County	Vilas School District Re-5	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 523-6738	15	4	3.8	86.7%	10 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					$4,028
Springfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	389 Tipton Street	Springfield	81073	Baca County	Springfield School District No. Re-4	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 523-4391	156	16	9.6	73.1%	112 (71.8%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.7%)								(n/a)	33.3	32.7	27.8	23.1	$15,363

Frequently Asked Questions about Walsh Elementary School

How many students attend Walsh Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 105 students attended Walsh Elementary School.

What district is Walsh Elementary School in?

Walsh School District No. Re-1

What is the racial makeup of Walsh Elementary School?

Students at Walsh Elementary School are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Walsh Elementary School attend?

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

High : Walsh High School

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