Edith Wolford Elementary School
Tel:
(719) 234-4300
Edith Wolford Elementary School serves 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Edith Wolford Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Edith Wolford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Edith Wolford Elementary School's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 408 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edith Wolford Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Edith Wolford Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #369 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 76% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edith Wolford Elementary School is Pine Creek High School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School (5.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chinook Trail Elementary School (4.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Chinook Trail Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1,008 student
4.3 miles
11795 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5700 4.3 K-5 1,008 - Colorado Springs Pine Creek High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,609 student
4.4 miles
10750 Thunder Mountain Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-2600 4.4 9-12 1,609 - Colorado Springs Ranch Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 641 students
4.7 miles
9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500 4.7 PK-5 641 - Colorado Springs Discovery Canyon Campus High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,160 student
5.1 miles
1810 Northgate Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1800 5.1 9-12 1,160 - Colorado Springs Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
5.2 miles
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810 5.2 PK-5 536
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