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Paonia K-8
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
430 Box Elder, Paonia, CO 81428 · (970) 527-3639 · Part of Delta County School District 50J
Students
247
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Paonia K-8
- School Grade A: near the top of Colorado’s public schools
- Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 30% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency47%
State average 30.5%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 47%
Location
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430 Box Elder, Paonia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K15
Kindergarten16
Grade 118
Grade 215
Grade 323
Grade 420
Grade 525
Grade 626
Grade 748
Grade 841
Enrollment over time
190’20
253’21
251’22
252’23
247’24
Up 30% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 81%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 6%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.