Edith Wolford Elementary School

13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 335 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in CO
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edith Wolford Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Edith Wolford Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edith Wolford Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#513 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
33%
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50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edith Wolford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
14%
35%
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Black
2%
4%
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White
77%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Edith Wolford Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Edith Wolford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Edith Wolford Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 #513 out of 1,734 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Edith Wolford Elementary School?
335 students attend Edith Wolford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Edith Wolford Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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