Jordahl Elementary School
Tel:
(719) 382-1400
Jordahl Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jordahl Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jordahl Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jordahl Elementary School's student population of 535 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jordahl Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jordahl Elementary School is 0.63, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #984 out of 1768 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 34% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 54% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jordahl Elementary School is Fountain-fort Carson High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Welte Education Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eagleside Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fountain Fountain-fort Carson High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,874 student
0.3 miles
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1640 0.3 9-12 1,874 - Fountain Conrad Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 179 students
0.4 miles
10605 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 304-3500 0.4 PK 179 - Fountain Eagleside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 620 students
1.3 miles
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1520 1.3 PK-5 620 - Fountain Welte Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 122 students
1.3 miles
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1550 1.3 6-12 122 - Fountain Aragon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 428 students
1.4 miles
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719) 382-1340 1.4 K-5 428
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