Summary:
The 81240 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Penrose Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with 309 students. The school is part of the Fremont Re-2 school district, which is ranked 96 out of 115 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Penrose Elementary School appears to be a low-performing school, with test scores well below state and district averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates on the CMAS exams were significantly lower than the Fremont Re-2 district and the state of Colorado averages. For example, in 5th grade science, Penrose Elementary had a 12.8% proficiency rate, compared to 14% for the district and 39% for the state. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7% and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (54.05% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch) may be contributing factors to its poor academic performance.
The data suggests that the Fremont Re-2 district as a whole is also underperforming, with district-level test scores below the state averages. Penrose Elementary's 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and its low ranking among Colorado elementary schools (767 out of 950 in 2024-2025) further indicate that it is struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students. Addressing the challenges faced by Penrose Elementary, such as high absenteeism and economic disadvantage, may be crucial for improving student outcomes and the overall performance of the school and district.
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