Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Monterey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 82% 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: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Monterey Elementary School serves a central area in Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Monterey Elementary School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
#EMPOWER! We are empowered to learn, to teach, and to be the best we can be!
School Rankings
Monterey 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 Monterey Elementary School is 0.62, which is less 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
#1272 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-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 Monterey Elementary School's ranking?
Monterey Elementary School is ranked #1272 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Monterey Elementary School?
272 students attend Monterey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Monterey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Monterey Elementary School?
Monterey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Monterey Elementary School offer ?
Monterey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Monterey Elementary School part of?
Monterey Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Monterey Elementary School located?
Monterey Elementary School is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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