Julesburg Elementary School (Closed 2024)

525 Spruce Street
Julesburg, CO 80737
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Julesburg Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
<50%
32%
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Julesburg Elementary School's ranking?
Julesburg Elementary School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Julesburg Elementary School?
124 students attend Julesburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Julesburg Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Julesburg Elementary School?
Julesburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Julesburg Elementary School offer ?
Julesburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Julesburg Elementary School part of?
Julesburg Elementary School is part of Julesburg School District No. Re1.

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