Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Foothills 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothills Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foothills Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#359 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothills Elementary School's ranking?
Foothills Elementary School is ranked #359 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
69% of Foothills Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothills Elementary School?
Foothills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than 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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