A
Very Good
90/100

Paonia K-8

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 430 BOX ELDER, Paonia, CO 81428
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 67% · Math 47% proficient · 84th 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

90
Repit Score
out of 100
252
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%84/100reading 88th percentile, math 79th percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% 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 +43 points better 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 proficiency67% (+21 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (+14 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
White72%47%reading +15 pts, math +2 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income65%45%reading +36 pts, math +28 pts98th 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 430 BOX ELDER
City Paonia
ZIP Code 81428
District 0803330
NCES School ID 080333001337
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81428

Understanding the community around Paonia K-8 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,910
Per Capita Income $42,434
Poverty Rate 8.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $334,200
Median Rent $775
Owner-Occupied 78.5%
Renter-Occupied 21.5%
View full data for ZIP 81428 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Paonia K-8.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.4%
Female 47.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.5%
Hispanic/Latino 10.7%
Two or More Races 5.2%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 252
Teachers (FTE) 16.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Paonia K-8?
Paonia K-8 has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Paonia K-8?
Paonia K-8 has 252 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Paonia K-8 serve?
Paonia K-8 serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Paonia K-8 receive per student?
Paonia K-8 receives $14,468 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Paonia K-8 in 81428 ▼
Avg Home Value
$474,905
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,080
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
21.5%

Other Schools in 81428

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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