The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Science. The lowest is 50% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Limon Elementary School
Limon Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade as the sole elementary campus within the Limon School District No. Re 4J. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. Its roughly two hundred twenty students attend a new consolidated K-12 facility that opened recently, housing Limon Elementary alongside the junior-senior high school on the same campus. The building was a major investment for the town and was designed with capacity well above current enrollment, so the physical plant is modern and built to last.
The student body is predominantly white, with a Hispanic population making up a meaningful minority and very small numbers of Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. The free and reduced-price lunch rate is substantial, a bit above half of all students. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not available, which a parent may want to follow up on with the school directly; many elementary schools report these figures, so their absence here is a gap worth noting.
On state assessments, Limon Elementary shows an academic profile that stands out relative to other districts in Lincoln County. In both math and English language arts, the school's proficiency rates are above the median of the small comparison set of schools in the county, placing in the top quartile overall. Math proficiency is a bit under half of students, while English language arts proficiency is a bit above half. Science proficiency among fifth graders is higher still. These are solid results for a rural elementary school in eastern Colorado. The school had full participation on assessments, which is a sign that testing was taken seriously across the grade levels.
Limon itself is a small rural town at a major highway junction, often called the Hub City of eastern Colorado. Its economy depends on the state correctional facility, railroad operations, agriculture, and local government. The downtown was rebuilt after a tornado and now includes a new town hall, library, senior center, and fire station. Housing values are well below state and national benchmarks, which is typical for rural Colorado and makes the area more affordable for families. The town sits far from Denver and Colorado Springs, so commuting is not a realistic option for most; families who choose Limon are committing to life in a small, isolated Plains community.
The district itself did not have significant parent-relevant changes to report from recent years. The new school building is the most visible recent development, and it is a concrete improvement that families in attendance now experience every day. The district's overall profile suggests stability rather than rapid change.
For a family considering Limon Elementary, the picture is straightforward. This is a small, modernized elementary school in a remote rural town, serving a population that is mostly white and lower-middle-income by national standards, with a sizable Hispanic minority. The academic results are above the local county average and respectable for the setting. The school is the only elementary option in the district, so there is no intra-district choice at this level. Families should be comfortable with the scale and isolation of the community. The new facility is a genuine strength. The absence of special population data is the main soft spot for a parent trying to assess how the school serves students with disabilities or language needs.
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