The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in Math. The lowest is 16% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Twombly Elementary School
Twombly Elementary School is one of several elementary schools serving the Weld Re-8 Schools district in Fort Lupton, Colorado. It is a regular public school that serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.
The school community reflects the demographics of the broader Fort Lupton area. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial white population and small numbers of students from other racial backgrounds. A large portion of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on the number of students with disabilities and English learners was not available.
Fort Lupton itself is a small city straddling the Front Range and the plains, located at the crossroads of two state highways. It has a history as a fur trading post and retains a small-town character. The town is growing rapidly, with population projections showing a sharp increase in recent years. Its civic life centers on a recreation center, community park, and annual events like Trapper Days. Residents can also access Barr Lake State Park and a local aviation museum.
On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, the state’s standardized assessments for elementary and middle school, Twombly’s results show a mixed picture. In math, about one in five students scored at the proficient level or above. The school’s overall proficiency, which combines results across tested subjects, places it in the bottom quartile among elementary schools in Weld County. In science, which is tested only in fifth grade, the proficiency rate was below one in five. English language arts proficiency data for the most recent year was suppressed from public reporting, so a precise figure is not available. The school did have a high participation rate on the tests, above ninety-eight percent across all subjects, which means the results are a reliable reflection of the student body.
Because Twombly serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data was also not available for this school. There was no information on discipline rates or course access.
The district that operates Twombly, Weld Re-8 Schools, did not show any major recent changes in curriculum, property tax measures, or bond referendums in publicly available records. This suggests a period of relative stability in the district’s operations and funding.
For a parent or resident, the key takeaway is that Twombly Elementary serves a rapidly growing, diverse community in a small Front Range city. The school’s academic performance is below the county average in math and science, a point worth discussing with school staff to understand what academic supports are in place. The student body is economically diverse by a broad measure, and the town is experiencing fast growth, which can affect class sizes and school resources over time.
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