Serving 687 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chappelow K-8 Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
687 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
29%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chappelow K-8 Magnet School's ranking?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is ranked #870 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chappelow K-8 Magnet School often compared to?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dos Rios Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
687 students attend Chappelow K-8 Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chappelow K-8 Magnet School offer ?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chappelow K-8 Magnet School part of?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is part of Greeleyschool District No. 6 In The County Of Weld And Sta.
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