The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in Math. The lowest is 18% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Heiman Elementary School
Heiman Elementary School is a regular public school in Evans, Colorado, serving kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Greeley-Evans School District 6. Evans is a growing suburban city directly south of Greeley, with a strong family-residential character and a working, industrial edge rooted in the energy sector. The city is largely car-dependent, with commercial life oriented along major highways, though there is a small historic core called Old Town East Evans. The school sits within this community, drawing its student body from the surrounding neighborhoods.
The school’s enrollment is large enough to support multiple sections per grade, and a very high share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals—a reflection of the economic realities of the community it serves. The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with White students the next largest group, and small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds.
On Colorado state assessments in math and English language arts, roughly one in five students scored at the proficient level or higher. In science, tested only in fifth grade, the share is about the same. These proficiency rates are low, and when compared across Weld County’s school districts, the school’s overall academic performance falls below the midpoint. A parent looking at these results will see that the school faces significant challenges in helping students reach grade-level standards.
Some important student support data is not available in the source material. The number of students with disabilities or English learners, for instance, is not reported here. A parent may want to ask the school directly about how these groups are served and what interventions are in place. Because Heiman serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or chronic absenteeism metric to review; the focus is on early and intermediate foundational learning.
At the district level, recent investments may eventually affect Heiman. Voters approved a bond for safety upgrades, facility repairs, and construction of a new K-12 STEM-focused school, along with a property tax override to support staff recruitment, mental health services, and safety. The district has also introduced new literacy and math intervention programs aimed at raising low proficiency scores. These initiatives represent a multi-year effort to improve academic outcomes across the district, and Heiman would be part of that work.
The surrounding community is growing. Evans experienced rapid population growth in recent decades, and new commercial areas are developing as the city expands west and south. The energy sector, construction, food production, and health care anchor the local economy. Housing values in the area are modest relative to state benchmarks, and the city has a noticeable share of households with children. The school’s location within this expanding, working-class suburb means it serves a population that is both growing and economically strained.
Heiman Elementary is a large school in a community where many families are navigating economic pressures. The district is actively investing in improvements, but current academic results are below those of many other Weld County districts. Families considering this school will want to understand what specific academic supports are being provided in the classroom and how the district’s intervention programs are reaching Heiman’s students.
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