Serving 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Edith Wolford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Edith Wolford Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Colorado Springs, CO, covering approximately 128.3 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edith Wolford Elementary School's student population of 372 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Kindness is the rule
School Rankings
Edith Wolford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edith Wolford Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#408 out of 1748 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
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)25.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Edith Wolford Elementary School's ranking?
Edith Wolford Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Edith Wolford Elementary School?
372 students attend Edith Wolford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Edith Wolford Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edith Wolford Elementary School?
Edith Wolford Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Edith Wolford Elementary School offer ?
Edith Wolford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edith Wolford Elementary School part of?
Edith Wolford Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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