The top reported proficiency rate is 53% in Math. The lowest is 47% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Elbert Elementary School
Elbert Elementary School is a small, rural public school serving prekindergarten through fifth grade in the unincorporated community of Elbert, Colorado. It is part of the Elbert School District No. 200 and is the only elementary school in the district. The school sits within a landscape of ranches and farms along Kiowa Creek, with no commercial downtown and a population so small that county services are based in Kiowa, roughly ten miles north. The community was heavily damaged by a historic flood and much of the original town was never rebuilt, giving the area a sparse, quiet character.
State testing results are available for grades three through five in math and English language arts, and for grade five in science. In the most recent testing year, roughly half of tested students scored at the proficient level or above in both math and literacy, and a similar share met the science standard. Participation rates were high, which lends reliability to the results. While these proficiency rates are moderate in absolute terms, the school stands out strongly when compared to other district-run schools across Elbert County. The overall proficiency index, which averages performance across subjects and grades, places Elbert Elementary in the top tier among its county peers. In fact, the school’s composite proficiency is notably above the highest of the other schools in the comparison set, a meaningful signal that this small rural school is delivering results that exceed local norms.
The student body is small and predominantly white, with a modest Hispanic population and a handful of students who identify as two or more races. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a middle-income profile for many families but also a notable share of lower-income households. Data on students with individualized education plans and English learners were not available in the current reporting, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education services and language support.
The housing market in Elbert reflects its location within commuting range of Denver and Colorado Springs. Home values are substantially above both state and national medians, making this a relatively expensive rural area. While the town itself has seen little population growth and even a decline from earlier decades, the surrounding county is among the fastest-growing in Colorado, driven by families seeking land and space within reach of metro-area jobs. That growth pressure may shape the school’s enrollment in the coming years, though no specific new developments within the Elbert community were identified.
Because Elbert Elementary serves only primary grades, there is no graduation rate to report and no data on college or career readiness programs. The district’s recent public record shows no major changes or initiatives that surfaced in the available materials. For families who value a small, rural school with strong academic performance relative to its local peers and a tight-knit community, Elbert Elementary fits that profile. The lack of walkable amenities, the remote setting, and the high cost of local housing are important considerations for anyone weighing a move to this area.
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