Abrams Elementary School

Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Abrams Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Abrams Elementary School serves the northwest part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Abrams Elementary School's student population of 396 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Motto
Peace, Kindness, and Learning

School Rankings

Abrams Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abrams Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1524 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

6-9%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25-29%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
33%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
14%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
37%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
63%
0.73

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
42.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abrams Elementary School's ranking?
Abrams Elementary School is ranked #1524 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Abrams Elementary School often compared to?
Abrams Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountainside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Abrams Elementary School?
396 students attend Abrams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Abrams Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Abrams Elementary School?
Abrams Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Abrams Elementary School offer ?
Abrams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Abrams Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Abrams Elementary School serves the northwest part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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