Enrollment
53
Elementary
DISTRICT 43 · STATE 379
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·AGATE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 300·NCES 080198000020
Agate Elementary School
41032 2ND AVENUE, AGATE, CO 80101 · (719) 764-2741 · Elbert County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL53 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
5 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.4:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
23 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 12 | 23% |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 6 | 11% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 6% |
| Grade 5 | 6 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 8 | 15% |
Student demographics
49%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Agate Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agate Elementary School this school | 53 | 43.4% | N/A |
| The Grove BVSD's Early Learning Program BUENA VISTA | 60 | 31.7% | N/A |
| Battle Rock Charter School CORTEZ | 88 | 51.1% | N/A |
| Revere Elementary ovid | 72 | 54.2% | N/A |
| Cheyenne Wells Elementary School CHEYENNE WELLS | 90 | 53.3% | N/A |
| Stratton Elementary School STRATTON | 101 | 42.6% | 31.8% |
Matched among Colorado elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Agate Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Colorado | In Elbert County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 53 | #1,030 of 1,056 | #7 of 7 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
53
+1 (+2%) vs 2020
+33% since 1990-91, when it was 40
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 8.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 53 | 4.8 | 11.1:1 | 43% (23) |
| 2023-24 | 48 | 4.8 | 10.1:1 | 60% (29) |
| 2022-23 | 53 | 6 | 8.8:1 | 6% (3) |
| 2020-21 | 52 | 6 | 8.7:1 | 62% (32) |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 2.1 | 1.9:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 3 | 2 | 1.5:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 13 | 2 | 6.5:1 | 54% (7) |
| 2000-01 | 49 | 7 | 7.0:1 | 49% (24) |
| 1990-91 | 40 | 3 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Agate Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 1225% (4 to 53); teachers up 123% (2.1 to 4.8).
About Agate Elementary School
Agate Elementary School operates as a very small elementary school in AGATE, Colorado. Total enrollment is 53 students, and the grades served are pre-K through 6. Elementary schools in Colorado have about 379 students on average; enrollment here is 86% lower.
Agate Elementary School belongs to Agate School District No. 300, a district of 2 schools and 85 students.
The largest group at Agate Elementary School is White students, at 64%. Other groups include 30% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. By comparison, Elbert County residents are about 85% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 49%.
Agate Elementary School has 4.8 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The school's 11.1:1 compares with an average of 16.6:1 for elementary schools in Colorado. The school has 43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The rate at public schools in Elbert County averages 32%, lower than here.
In Elbert County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $132,685 a year, roughly 36% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Counting Agate Elementary School, Elbert County has 17 public schools.
Agate Elementary School's nearest public school is Agate Junior Senior High School (less than a tenth of a mile).
Under the NCES locale system, Agate Elementary School is Rural: Remote.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 52 in 2020-21, 53 in 2024-25. The ratio was 8.7:1 in 2020-21 and 11.1:1 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Agate Elementary School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Elbert County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,874
Census ACS
Median income
$132,685
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
36%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
3,265 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Agate School District No. 300
- Agate Junior Senior High SchoolHigh · 32 students
Nearby schools
- Agate Junior Senior High School0.0 mi · 32
- Deer Trail Elementary School11.4 mi · 174
- Deer Trail Junior-Senior High School11.4 mi · 153
- Limon Elementary School19.0 mi · 218
- Limon Junior-Senior High School19.0 mi · 233
- Byers Elementary School22.4 mi · 275
Frequently asked questions
About Agate Elementary SchoolHow large is Agate Elementary School?
Agate Elementary School enrolls approximately 53 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does Agate Elementary School serve?
Agate Elementary School serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agate Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Agate Elementary School is approximately 11.1:1 (5 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Agate Elementary School?
At Agate Elementary School, the student body is approximately 64% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Two or more.
Is Agate Elementary School public or private?
Agate Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Agate School District No. 300.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.