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Mcauliffe Elementary School

830 Hathaway Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
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Rating
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3/
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Bottom 50%
Tel: (719) 228-0900
www.d11.org
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Mcauliffe Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mcauliffe 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

School Overview

Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
481 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#1247 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
34%
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Black
11%
5%
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White
44%
52%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.71
0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?

Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).

How many students attend Mcauliffe Elementary School?

481 students attend Mcauliffe Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Mcauliffe Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcauliffe Elementary School?

Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.

What grades does Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?

Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?

Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 481 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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