Rocky Mountain Elementary School
Clifton, CO · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is a elementary school located in Clifton, Colorado. The school serves 469 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 47/100 (D), Rocky Mountain Elementary School performs below the state average for Colorado. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has a DataScore of 47/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School has 469 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
Yes, Rocky Mountain Elementary School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +9, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School is part of the Mesa County Valley School District No. 51 in Clifton, Colorado. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.