Jordahl Elementary School
Tel:
(719)382-1400
- Jordahl Elementary School serves 547 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 44% (which is higher 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
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 547 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jordahl Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jordahl Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. 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 | #642 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 34% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fountain No. 8 in the county of El Paso an School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Fountain Middle School (1.7 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 | 1865 students
0.3 miles
900 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719)382-1640 0.3 9-12 1865 - Fountain Conrad Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 173 students
0.4 miles
10605 Jimmy Camp Road
Fountain, CO 80817
(719)304-3500 0.4 PK 173 - Fountain Eagleside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 679 students
1.3 miles
9750 Sentry Drive
Fountain, CO 80817
(719)382-1520 1.3 PK-5 679 - Fountain Welte Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 107 students
1.3 miles
330 Lyckman Dr
Fountain, CO 80817
(719)382-1550 1.3 9-12 107 - Fountain Aragon Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
1.4 miles
211 South Main Street
Fountain, CO 80817
(719)382-1340 1.4 K-5 470
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