Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, French Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
French Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
French Elementary School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
French Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of French Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#830 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
35%
Black
9%
4%
White
44%
52%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is French Elementary School's ranking?
French Elementary School is ranked #830 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are French Elementary School often compared to?
French Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinello Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend French Elementary School?
549 students attend French Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of French Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of French Elementary School?
French Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does French Elementary School offer ?
French Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is French Elementary School part of?
French Elementary School is part of School District No. 3 In The County Of El Paso And State Of.
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