Flagler Public School

Summary:

Flagler Public School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with 172 students in the small town of Flagler, Colorado. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it has consistently underperformed the state average in standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, Flagler Public School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Compared to the nearby High-Plains School District R-23, Flagler Public School serves a less diverse student population, but both schools struggle with academic performance below the state averages. The low student-teacher ratio at Flagler Public School, ranging from 8 to 9.1 over the past three years, could be a potential strength that could be leveraged to provide more personalized attention and targeted interventions for students. However, the school's challenges in student achievement may be influenced by the socioeconomic factors of its student population.

Overall, Flagler Public School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with proficiency rates in core subjects lagging behind the state and district averages. By addressing these challenges and leveraging the school's strengths, such as its small class sizes, Flagler Public School may be able to improve educational outcomes for its students and better serve the Flagler community. The nearby High-Plains R-23 district also faces similar academic performance issues, suggesting that the challenges faced by Flagler Public School may be reflective of broader educational trends in the region.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 421 Julian
       Flagler, CO  80815


(719) 765-4684

District: Arriba-Flagler Consolidated School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
160th of 349 Colorado Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,064 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flagler Public School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Flagler Public School ranks better than 54.2% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.65. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Flagler Public School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.6%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flagler Public School is 9.7. (See more...)
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Compare Flagler Public School employs 17.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flagler Public School is $19,064.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Flagler Public School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Flagler Public School 160th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Flagler Public School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Flagler Public School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.27 406th 929 56.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Flagler Public School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.22 44th 279 84.2%
2005 90.73 16th 280 94.3%
2006 82.70 38th 286 86.7%
2007 76.09 68th 298 77.2%
2008 60.90 131st 301 56.5%
2013 64.34 127th 349 63.6%
2014 55.11 169th 369 54.2%
2023 67.17 104th 349 70.2%
2024 51.65 160th 349 54.2%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Flagler Public School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 91 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1989 107 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1990 106 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 107
1991 106 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1992 117 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1993 118 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1994 117 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1995 105 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 109
1996 105 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 109
1997 111 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1998 100 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 101
1999 99 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2000 101 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 105
2001 105 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 111
2002 112 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 120
2003 112 0 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 120
2004 67 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 74
2005 65 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 71
2006 70 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 76
2007 61 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 67
2008 57 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 61
2009 60 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 63
2010 46 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2011 41 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 43
2012 35 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 37
2013 36 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 40
2014 36 1 0 7 0 2 1 0 47
2015 168 0 3 19 1 1 3 0 195
2016 161 0 1 20 0 0 2 0 184
2017 173 0 1 21 0 0 3 0 198
2018 160 0 1 14 0 0 3 0 178
2019 149 0 1 7 0 0 2 0 159
2020 142 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 152
2021 144 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 155
2022 133 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 139
2023 162 0 1 6 0 0 3 0 172
2024 162 0 1 8 0 0 4 0 175

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flagler Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 92 12.4 7.4 n/a
1989 108 11.3 9.5 12
1990 107 11.4 9.3 10.3
1991 110 9.7 11.3 7.3
1992 119 11.8 10.0 10.1
1993 121 12.1 10.0 9.9
1994 120 12.0 10.0 20
1995 109 13.0 8.4 11.9
1996 109 13.0 8.4 11.9
1997 113 13.0 8.7 15.9
1998 101 13.6 7.4 13.9
1999 102 11.0 9.3 13.7
2000 105 11.0 9.5 22.9
2001 111 11.1 10.0 17.1
2002 120 9.6 12.5 29.2
2003 120 9.6 12.5 29.2
2004 74 6.8 10.9 33.8
2005 71 6.9 10.3 28.2
2006 76 7.1 10.7 31.6
2007 67 7.3 9.2 31.3
2008 61 6.0 10.2 32.8
2009 63 6.4 9.8 22.2
2010 48 6.6 7.2 35.4
2011 43 5.7 7.5 44.2
2012 37 5.1 7.1 43.2
2013 40 5.1 7.7 45
2014 47 6.2 7.5 51.1
2015 195 17.0 11.4 51.8
2016 184 17.0 10.8 51.6
2017 198 17.8 11.1 58.1
2018 178 16.9 10.5 58.4
2019 159 16.9 9.3 55.3
2020 152 16.0 9.5 54.6
2021 155 16.9 9.1 51.6
2022 139 17.3 8.0 34.5
2023 172 19.5 8.7 44.8
2024 175 17.8 9.7 52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flagler Public School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 92 12.4 7.4 n/a
1989 108 11.3 9.5 12
1990 107 11.4 9.3 10.3
1991 110 9.7 11.3 7.3
1992 119 11.8 10.0 10.1
1993 121 12.1 10.0 9.9
1994 120 12.0 10.0 20
1995 109 13.0 8.4 11.9
1996 109 13.0 8.4 11.9
1997 113 13.0 8.7 15.9
1998 101 13.6 7.4 13.9
1999 102 11.0 9.3 13.7
2000 105 11.0 9.5 22.9
2001 111 11.1 10.0 17.1
2002 120 9.6 12.5 29.2
2003 120 9.6 12.5 29.2
2004 74 6.8 10.9 33.8
2005 71 6.9 10.3 28.2
2006 76 7.1 10.7 31.6
2007 67 7.3 9.2 31.3
2008 61 6.0 10.2 32.8
2009 63 6.4 9.8 22.2
2010 48 6.6 7.2 35.4
2011 43 5.7 7.5 44.2
2012 37 5.1 7.1 43.2
2013 40 5.1 7.7 45
2014 47 6.2 7.5 51.1
2015 195 17.0 11.4 51.8
2016 184 17.0 10.8 51.6
2017 198 17.8 11.1 58.1
2018 178 16.9 10.5 58.4
2019 159 16.9 9.3 55.3
2020 152 16.0 9.5 54.6
2021 155 16.9 9.1 51.6
2022 139 17.3 8.0 34.5
2023 172 19.5 8.7 44.8
2024 175 17.8 9.7 52.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flagler Public School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,685
2020 $16,409
2021 $17,846
2022 $23,528
2023 $19,064

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flagler Public School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Flagler Public School)36.820.3
 16.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Arriba-Flagler Consolidated School District No. 20)36.820.3
 16.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Flagler Public School)2511.4
 13.6%
   All Grades Math (Arriba-Flagler Consolidated School District No. 20)2511.4
 13.6%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students159172
 8.2%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic76
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White149162
 8.7%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.3%44.8%
 10.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Flagler Public School

In the 2023-24 school year, 175 students attended Flagler Public School.

Flagler Public School ranks 160th of 349 Colorado alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Flagler Public School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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