Summary:
The 81422 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Naturita Elementary School, which serves grades PK-6 with 162 students. As the only school option in this area, Naturita Elementary faces some significant challenges in student achievement and engagement.
Naturita Elementary School's performance lags behind district and state averages across key metrics. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 27.7% is higher than the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 31.1% of students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 34.9% in the district and 44.8% statewide. In CMAS/Math, 27% of Naturita Elementary students were proficient, versus 24.5% in the district and 35.9% statewide. The school also trails the state average in 5th grade CMAS/Science proficiency. With over 56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Naturita Elementary serves a population with a high level of economic disadvantage, which may contribute to its lower performance.
As the sole elementary school option in the 81422 zip code, part of the West End School District No. Re-2, improving the quality and outcomes of Naturita Elementary School is crucial for the local community. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism and low test scores through targeted interventions and resource allocation could be an important priority for the district and the families it serves.
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