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Pomona Elementary School

Summary:

Pomona Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montrose, Colorado, serving 336 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Montrose County School District Re-1J, which is ranked 68 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Pomona Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in CMAS assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 32.7% of Pomona students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In Math, only 17.9% of Pomona students were proficient or better, compared to 22.8% for the district and 34.2% for the state. This declining performance is concerning, as Pomona's statewide ranking has dropped from 509 out of 938 Colorado elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 609 out of 943 in 2023-2024.

Pomona Elementary School has a diverse student population, with 59.82% White and 33.04% Hispanic students, which is higher than the nearby Olathe Elementary School. However, Pomona also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.31% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Cottonwood Elementary School, which had only 33.75% of students in this category. Despite these challenges, Pomona's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 students per teacher suggests opportunities for targeted interventions and personalized instruction to help improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1045 South Cascade
       Montrose, CO  81401-4982

(970) 249-2514

District: Montrose County School District Re-1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
609th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,135 Help


Students who attend Pomona Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Columbine Middle School
High:    Montrose High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  328

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.2%
Hispanic:
33.5%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pomona Elementary School ranks worse than 64.6% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.34. (See more...)
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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 (58.2%), Hispanic (33.5%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pomona Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pomona Elementary School is $13,135, which is the 2nd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Montrose County School District Re-1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pomona Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pomona Elementary School 609th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Pomona Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Montrose County School District Re-1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Montrose County School District Re-1J 68th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pomona Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Pomona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.41 589th 808 27.1%
2005 51.24 451st 823 45.2%
2006 38.70 541st 829 34.7%
2007 48.66 483rd 852 43.3%
2008 50.46 470th 849 44.6%
2009 46.43 505th 872 42.1%
2010 40.24 602nd 925 34.9%
2011 35.53 648th 935 30.7%
2012 36.43 640th 935 31.6%
2013 50.92 505th 954 47.1%
2014 47.91 524th 962 45.5%
2015 41.02 509th 938 45.7%
2016 34.15 568th 914 37.9%
2017 34.59 583rd 929 37.2%
2019 17.36 802nd 965 16.9%
2023 22.55 703rd 933 24.7%
2024 30.34 609th 943 35.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pomona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.16 253rd 308 17.9%
2019 11.07 325th 332 2.1%
2023 31.96 197th 265 25.7%
2024 30.44 265th 365 27.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pomona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.52 538th 690 22.0%
2019 26.32 541st 758 28.6%
2023 18.48 532nd 642 17.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pomona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.20 642nd 693 7.4%
2019 11.88 701st 764 8.2%
2023 22.92 500th 649 23.0%
2024 18.58 548th 683 19.8%
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Rank History for White students at Pomona Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.68 324th 337 3.9%
2019 10.10 574th 596 3.7%
2023 10.56 502nd 525 4.4%
2024 15.94 485th 539 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pomona Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 252 0 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1989 270 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1990 284 0 3 35 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1991 275 0 2 43 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1992 288 0 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1993 418 3 3 46 1 n/a n/a 0 471
1994 439 3 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1995 441 3 5 48 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 441 3 5 48 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 418 4 4 71 1 n/a n/a 0 498
1998 453 6 3 65 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 471 2 4 69 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2000 462 2 3 69 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 433 7 6 80 4 n/a n/a 0 530
2002 461 1 4 121 5 n/a n/a 0 592
2003 461 1 4 121 5 n/a n/a 0 592
2004 427 2 4 161 2 n/a n/a 0 596
2005 385 2 5 119 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2006 359 3 4 122 4 n/a n/a 0 492
2007 332 4 2 115 6 n/a n/a 0 459
2008 334 4 5 119 5 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 324 3 3 124 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2010 329 4 2 118 2 n/a n/a 0 455
2011 259 1 2 148 2 0 16 0 428
2012 260 1 2 126 3 0 19 0 411
2013 259 1 5 135 2 0 11 0 413
2014 232 0 5 132 2 0 11 0 382
2015 228 0 5 132 1 0 9 0 375
2016 231 3 7 118 2 0 14 0 375
2017 249 4 8 111 1 0 13 0 386
2018 248 5 8 115 4 1 17 0 398
2019 258 4 8 110 3 3 13 0 399
2020 238 5 7 122 1 1 14 0 388
2021 187 7 5 120 2 1 13 0 335
2022 192 5 6 118 2 1 10 0 334
2023 201 1 4 111 5 1 13 0 336
2024 191 4 6 110 5 0 12 0 328

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 Pomona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 17.9 16.3 n/a
1989 305 16.3 18.7 20
1990 322 14.5 22.2 23.9
1991 320 15.4 20.7 25
1992 325 15.4 21.1 24
1993 471 22.1 21.3 22.1
1994 489 22.5 21.7 20.4
1995 497 23.0 21.6 15.1
1996 497 23.0 21.6 15.1
1997 498 25.0 19.9 21.3
1998 527 25.1 21.0 21.1
1999 546 28.1 19.4 23.4
2000 536 33.0 16.2 35.8
2001 530 31.9 16.6 36.6
2002 592 33.7 17.6 41.6
2003 592 33.7 17.6 41.6
2004 596 34.2 17.4 45
2005 513 34.3 15.0 41.7
2006 492 31.5 15.6 39.6
2007 459 31.5 14.6 46
2008 467 29.6 15.8 49.7
2009 455 28.4 16.0 56.3
2010 455 27.6 16.4 56.9
2011 428 25.7 16.6 62.1
2012 411 25.7 15.9 67.4
2013 413 26.0 15.8 64.6
2014 382 26.6 14.3 61.3
2015 375 27.0 13.8 58.7
2016 375 23.0 16.3 53.9
2017 386 22.0 17.5 49
2018 398 22.3 17.8 48.5
2019 399 22.0 18.0 55.1
2020 388 24.8 15.6 48.5
2021 335 22.8 14.6 65.1
2022 334 22.3 14.9 58.1
2023 336 21.8 15.3 61.3
2024 328 20.0 16.4 71

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 Pomona Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 293 17.9 16.3 n/a
1989 305 16.3 18.7 20
1990 322 14.5 22.2 23.9
1991 320 15.4 20.7 25
1992 325 15.4 21.1 24
1993 471 22.1 21.3 22.1
1994 489 22.5 21.7 20.4
1995 497 23.0 21.6 15.1
1996 497 23.0 21.6 15.1
1997 498 25.0 19.9 21.3
1998 527 25.1 21.0 21.1
1999 546 28.1 19.4 23.4
2000 536 33.0 16.2 35.8
2001 530 31.9 16.6 36.6
2002 592 33.7 17.6 41.6
2003 592 33.7 17.6 41.6
2004 596 34.2 17.4 45
2005 513 34.3 15.0 41.7
2006 492 31.5 15.6 39.6
2007 459 31.5 14.6 46
2008 467 29.6 15.8 49.7
2009 455 28.4 16.0 56.3
2010 455 27.6 16.4 56.9
2011 428 25.7 16.6 62.1
2012 411 25.7 15.9 67.4
2013 413 26.0 15.8 64.6
2014 382 26.6 14.3 61.3
2015 375 27.0 13.8 58.7
2016 375 23.0 16.3 53.9
2017 386 22.0 17.5 49
2018 398 22.3 17.8 48.5
2019 399 22.0 18.0 55.1
2020 388 24.8 15.6 48.5
2021 335 22.8 14.6 65.1
2022 334 22.3 14.9 58.1
2023 336 21.8 15.3 61.3
2024 328 20.0 16.4 71

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pomona Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,462
2020 $11,338
2021 $12,605
2022 $12,237
2023 $13,135

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pomona Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 802nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 703rd of 933 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pomona Elementary School)28.825.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)2728.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Pomona Elementary School)25.428.8
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)31.729.4
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pomona Elementary School)33.932.7
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)34.938
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Pomona Elementary School)17.114.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade Science (Montrose County School District Re-1J)32.230.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pomona Elementary School)26.332.8
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)40.638.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Pomona Elementary School)13.215.3
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)27.620.6
 7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.734.9
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pomona Elementary School)29.430.2
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Montrose County School District Re-1J)41.838.3
 3.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Pomona Elementary School)17.618.6
 1%
   All Grades Math (Montrose County School District Re-1J)26.823
 3.8%
   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 Students399336
 15.8%
African American41
 75%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic110111
 0.9%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White258201
 22.1%
Two or More Races1313
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.1%61.3%
 6.2%

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Students who attend Pomona Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Columbine Middle School
High : Montrose High School

Students at Pomona Elementary School are 58% White, 34% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Pomona Elementary School ranks 609th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 328 students attended Pomona Elementary School.


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