The top reported proficiency rate is 36% in English language arts. The lowest is 22% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Granby Elementary School
Granby Elementary School serves students from preschool through fifth grade in the town of Granby, a small mountain community that has positioned itself as the commercial and service hub for East Grand County. The town sits between Grand Lake and Winter Park, and publicly reported descriptions note that Granby has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with its borders expanding to include developments such as Granby Ranch and Grand Elk Golf Club. The area draws on tourism and outdoor recreation, with two national forests, two ski areas, and proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park all within a short distance.
The school itself has a student body that is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic population and small shares of students who are Black, Asian, or American Indian. About half of the students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a marker that gives a rough sense of the economic mix of families the school serves. The enrollment runs through the elementary grades, with cohorts that are fairly evenly distributed from kindergarten through fifth grade, plus a sizable pre-kindergarten program.
On state assessments, Granby Elementary's results present a mixed picture. In English language arts, a notable share of students scored at or above the proficient level on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success. Math proficiency was lower, with a smaller proportion of students meeting the bar. In science, which is tested only at the fifth-grade level, the share of students reaching proficiency was also below what many families would hope to see. When compared against the other district in Grand County, Granby Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint. The school has near-universal participation in testing, which means the results reflect the full student body rather than a selected group.
Because this is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report. The data did not include information on the share of students with individualized education plans or those learning English, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how it supports students who need special education services or language development. Similarly, no information was available on chronic absenteeism, discipline, staffing, or course access, which are dimensions a family might explore further with the school or district.
The school operates as a regular public school within East Grand School District No. 2. The district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes such as bond measures or curriculum shifts, so families looking for information on upcoming district decisions may want to check the district's own communications.
Granby's housing market reflects the broader pressures of a mountain resort area. Home values are elevated relative to national medians, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment on a typical home is high compared to what many households earn. Rents are also steep, eating up a substantial share of income. This context matters for families considering a move into the area, as the cost of housing may factor into whether the school is an accessible option financially.
For a family, Granby Elementary offers an elementary setting in a town that is growing and that sees itself as the center of services for the county. The academic picture is one where a majority of students are not yet at the proficient mark in math and science, while a larger share reaches that level in reading. The school appears to draw from a community with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals tied to the tourism economy. A parent may want to learn more about how the school approaches math instruction and what enrichment or intervention options are available, as well as how it serves students who are still building English proficiency or who need special education support.
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