Monterey Elementary School
Tel:
(719)579-2179
- Monterey Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
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Monterey Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Monterey Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Monterey Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Monterey Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #1429 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 34% |
| Black | 11% | 5% |
| White | 17% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison No. 2 in the county of El Paso an School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Monterey Elementary School is Sierra High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Carmel Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carmel Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Carmel Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 400 students
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(719)579-3210 0.6 6-8 400 - Colorado Springs Centennial Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 527 students
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Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)579-2155 0.6 PK-5 527 - Colorado Springs Pikes Peak Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 433 students
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1520 Verde Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719)579-2180 0.8 PK-5 433 - Colorado Springs Sierra High School Grades: 9-12 | 800 students
0.8 miles
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Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2090 0.8 9-12 800 - Colorado Springs Giberson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 376 students
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2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719)579-2165 1.1 PK-5 376
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