Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foothills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Foothills Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Colorado Springs, CO, covering approximately 128.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Foothills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Foothills Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foothills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills 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
#262 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
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
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
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)20.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Foothills Elementary School's ranking?
Foothills Elementary School is ranked #262 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Foothills Elementary School often compared to?
Foothills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockrimmon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% 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 Foothills Elementary School?
400 students attend Foothills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Foothills Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothills Elementary School?
Foothills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Foothills Elementary School offer ?
Foothills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Foothills Elementary School part of?
Foothills Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Foothills Elementary School located?
Foothills Elementary School is located in the Northeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 8 other public schools located in Northeast Colorado Springs.
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