Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martinez 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 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martinez Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 13% 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
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martinez Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martinez Elementary School is 0.58, which is less 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
#791 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
59%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martinez Elementary School's ranking?
Martinez Elementary School is ranked #791 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Martinez Elementary School often compared to?
Martinez Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy International Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Martinez Elementary School?
384 students attend Martinez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Martinez Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martinez Elementary School?
Martinez Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martinez Elementary School offer ?
Martinez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Martinez Elementary School part of?
Martinez Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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