French Elementary School
Tel:
(719)391-3495
- French Elementary School serves 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
French Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- French Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 603 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- French Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of French Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1055 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 34% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 44% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to French Elementary School is Discovery High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sproul Junior High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Soaring Eagles Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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(719)931-3050 0.7 PK 453 - Colorado Springs Discovery High School Alternative School
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Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719)391-3121 1.1 9-12 75 - Colorado Springs Widefield High School Grades: 9-12 | 1359 students
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(719)391-3200 1.1 9-12 1359 - Colorado Springs Soaring Eagles Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
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Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)540-4000 1.2 PK-5 541 - Colorado Springs Sproul Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 569 students
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235 Sumac Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719)391-3215 1.2 6-8 569
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