The top reported proficiency rate is 78% in Science. The lowest is 63% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Fraser Valley Elementary School
Fraser Valley Elementary School is a regular public school serving preschool through fifth grade in the mountain town of Fraser, Colorado. It is part of the East Grand School District No. 2. The school draws its roughly 240 students from Fraser and the surrounding area, a small community whose economy and daily life center on outdoor recreation and the nearby Winter Park ski resort.
On state assessments administered through Colorado’s Measures of Academic Success, Fraser Valley Elementary posted solid results across the subjects and grades tested. In math, a strong majority of students scored at the proficient or advanced level. In English language arts, the share reaching proficiency was similarly robust. Science results, tested only in fifth grade, were even higher, with a large majority of students meeting the standard. Participation rates on all assessments were very high. Overall proficiency across all tested subjects placed this school in the top quartile relative to other districts in Grand County — a comparison set that includes only two districts, but the strength of the scores is clear nonetheless.
The student body is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic population and very small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Roughly one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that is low compared to many Colorado elementary schools. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learners were not available in the source materials, so a parent may want to follow up directly with the school to learn about special education supports and language services. Because the school ends at fifth grade, there is no graduation rate to report.
Fraser itself is a compact mountain town stretched along a short commercial corridor on U.S. Highway 40. The town has grown markedly in recent years, driven largely by its proximity to Winter Park ski resort, and new condominium and real estate developments have reshaped parts of the community. The median home value in the surrounding zip code is well above the national median, and rent is expensive relative to incomes, reflecting the area’s desirability as a recreation destination. The town has active housing authorities and a regional transit system funded by a local sales tax. The Fraser River runs through the east side of town, and amenities include town-maintained parks and trails, a summer concert series, the Cozens Ranch Museum, and an Amtrak station served by the California Zephyr. The district itself has not reported any recent major changes such as bond measures, boundary shifts, or curriculum overhauls in publicly available materials.
For families considering this school, the academic picture is strong, with proficiency rates that stand well above the county’s other district. The small enrollment means classes are likely to be modest in size, and the community context is one of a growing mountain town where housing costs are high and the economy leans heavily on tourism and outdoor recreation. The student population is not especially diverse, and the share of families experiencing economic disadvantage is relatively low. Parents who value a traditional elementary program with solid test results in a small-town Rocky Mountain setting will find a good match here. Those seeking more demographic diversity or a wide array of specialized programs may want to explore further, but the school’s core academic performance is a clear strength.
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