Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bricker 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 10-14% (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 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bricker Elementary School serves the east part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bricker Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
School Motto
Creating Greatness
School Rankings
Bricker 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 Bricker Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1417 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
67%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bricker Elementary School's ranking?
Bricker Elementary School is ranked #1417 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Bricker Elementary School often compared to?
Bricker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Giberson Elementary School, Centennial Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Bricker Elementary School?
269 students attend Bricker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bricker Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bricker Elementary School?
Bricker Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bricker Elementary School offer ?
Bricker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bricker Elementary School part of?
Bricker Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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