D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Clifton Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3276 F ROAD, Clifton, CO 81520
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 12% proficient · 5th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
375
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%5/100reading 4th percentile, math 6th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency12% (−21 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%17%reading -35 pts, math -31 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%5%reading -14 pts, math -16 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income22%12%reading -6 pts, math -9 pts19th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3276 F ROAD
City Clifton
ZIP Code 81520
District 0804350
NCES School ID 080435000602
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81520

Understanding the community around Clifton Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,796
Per Capita Income $26,218
Poverty Rate 16.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
High School or Higher 84.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $198,500
Median Rent $1,026
Owner-Occupied 65.5%
Renter-Occupied 34.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Clifton Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.9%
Hispanic/Latino 34.9%
Black 0.8%
Two or More Races 1.6%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 375
Teachers (FTE) 21.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Clifton Elementary School?
Clifton Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Clifton Elementary School?
Clifton Elementary School has 375 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Clifton Elementary School serve?
Clifton Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Clifton Elementary School receive per student?
Clifton Elementary School receives $13,239 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Clifton Elementary School in 81520 ▼
Avg Home Value
$334,831
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,332
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
34.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026