D
Needs Improvement
43/100

Northside Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 528 NORTH UNCOMPAHGRE, Montrose, CO 81401
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 17% proficient · 13th 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

43
Repit Score
out of 100
338
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%13/100reading 10th percentile, math 15th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% 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 −14 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 proficiency22% (−24 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−16 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
White45%32%reading -12 pts, math -16 pts27th percentile (list)
Hispanic12%12%reading -17 pts, math -9 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income17%17%reading -11 pts, math -4 pts20th 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 528 NORTH UNCOMPAHGRE
City Montrose
ZIP Code 81401
District 0805790
NCES School ID 080579000994
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81401

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,904
Per Capita Income $35,141
Poverty Rate 8.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%
High School or Higher 89.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $298,800
Median Rent $1,032
Owner-Occupied 72.2%
Renter-Occupied 27.8%
View full data for ZIP 81401 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northside Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 53.0%
White 40.8%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Black 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 338
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 43 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 Northside Elementary School?
Northside Elementary School has 338 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Northside Elementary School serve?
Northside Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northside Elementary School receive per student?
Northside Elementary School receives $12,038 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northside Elementary School in 81401 ▼
Avg Home Value
$433,747
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,985
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
27.8%

Other Schools in 81401

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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