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Ouray Elementary School

400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 75 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ouray Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ouray Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

School Overview

Ouray Elementary School's student population of 75 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Ouray Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ouray Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1061 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21-39%
33%
21-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
78%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ouray Elementary School's ranking?
Ouray Elementary School is ranked #1061 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ouray Elementary School?
75 students attend Ouray Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ouray Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ouray Elementary School?
Ouray Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ouray Elementary School offer ?
Ouray Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ouray Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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