Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McAuliffe Elementary serves the southeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #1167 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mcauliffe Elementary School?
448 students attend Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mcauliffe Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcauliffe Elementary School?
Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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.
School Reviews
Review Mcauliffe Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Does Your Public School Have Enough Nurses?
Learn whether your public school has enough nurses, how staffing affects student safety, chronic illness management, emergency care, and what parents should ask about available school health services today.
When Your Child Falls Behind Without Special Education
Learn what happens when your child falls behind academically but doesn't qualify for special education, including available school interventions, parent rights, tutoring options, and practical strategies for securing support.
When Your Child Finishes Classwork Faster Than Others
Discover why some children finish classwork faster than classmates, how teachers manage early finishers, and what parents can do to ensure meaningful learning, appropriate challenges, and continued academic growth.
