Keller Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-5900
- Keller Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (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 37% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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
Keller Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Keller Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 467 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Keller Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Keller Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. 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 | #1144 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 34% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Keller Elementary School is Doherty High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Russell Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Russell Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Russell Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 661 students
0.2 miles
3825 East Montebello Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-5200 0.2 6-8 661 - Colorado Springs Fremont Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 468 students
0.6 miles
5110 El Camino Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-5600 0.6 K-5 468 - Colorado Springs Grant Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 499 students
0.8 miles
3215 Westwood Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-5700 0.8 K-5 499 - Colorado Springs Doherty High School Grades: 9-12 | 2124 students
1.0 miles
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719)328-6400 1.0 9-12 2124 - Colorado Springs King Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 383 students
1.1 miles
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-6000 1.1 PK-5 383
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