Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ellicott 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Ellicott Elementary School encompasses the entire school district in Calhan, CO, covering approximately 235.9 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 16.4 miles to its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ellicott Elementary School's student population of 520 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Everyday, Everyone, Excellence...Ellicott
School Rankings
Ellicott 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 Ellicott Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#1024 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)28.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
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
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ellicott Elementary School's ranking?
Ellicott Elementary School is ranked #1024 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Ellicott Elementary School often compared to?
Ellicott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calhan Elementary School, Falcon Elementary School Of Technology by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ellicott Elementary School?
520 students attend Ellicott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ellicott Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ellicott Elementary School?
Ellicott Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ellicott Elementary School offer ?
Ellicott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellicott Elementary School part of?
Ellicott Elementary School is part of Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A.
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