The top reported proficiency rate is 32% in Math. The lowest is 30% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Fleming Elementary School
Fleming Elementary School serves students from preschool through sixth grade in the small plains town of Fleming, Colorado. It is a regular public school within the School District No. Re-3 Frenchman, a rural district that also operates a standalone high school for grades seven through twelve. The elementary school is the only one in town for this age range, and its enrollment is modest for a school serving this grade band. The student body is predominantly white, with a small share of Hispanic students and a very small number of Black students. About a fifth of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is on the lower side for a rural Colorado elementary school. Data on the share of students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the provided records, so a parent may wish to ask the school directly about its supports for those groups.
On state assessments administered to grades three through six, roughly a third of students scored at the proficient level or above in math, and a similar share did so in English language arts. These results place the school’s overall proficiency index above the midpoint when compared with other elementary schools in Logan County, though the range among county schools is fairly wide. Science results for fifth grade were suppressed due to small group size, so no conclusion can be drawn from that subject. Participation rates on the tests were high, lending confidence to the reported figures. No multi-year trend data was available for this set of results, so it is not possible to say whether performance has been improving or declining.
Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and high school outcome metrics such as college entrance exam participation or postsecondary readiness do not apply here. The school’s program offerings were not described in the available data. Information on staffing ratios, teacher qualifications, and disciplinary incidents was also absent. A parent considering the school would need to follow up with the district office to learn about specialist teachers, class sizes, and enrichment activities.
The town of Fleming is a small, primarily residential community on the high plains, with a population that has been essentially flat for decades. The local economy revolves around the school district, town government, a single bank, and surrounding agriculture. Most working residents commute to Sterling or other nearby towns for employment. The housing market is modest, with home values well below the state average, and the cost of living is below the national norm. The school itself is integrated into the town’s civic life; its park and football field serve as gathering places for community events like an annual Easter egg hunt. The district has not reported any major recent changes in curriculum, facilities, or property tax measures that would affect families directly.
For a family looking at Fleming Elementary, the picture that emerges is one of a small, stable rural school with a close community feel and academic results that sit in the middle of a small county pool. The proficiency rates are not high, and the absence of detail on programs and student support makes it hard to fully assess the school’s academic offerings. But the school’s central role in the town, the low proportion of students facing economic disadvantage, and the lack of turnover or disruption in the district suggest a predictable environment. A parent who values a small-town setting and a school deeply tied to its community may find this a comfortable fit, while one seeking advanced academics or a wide range of programs would want to explore further with the school and district.
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