North Elementary School (Closed 2012)

209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(School attendance zone shown in map)
North Elementary School serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
(10-11)
90-94%
82%
(10-11)
90-94%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
53%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% CO state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% CO state average).
How many students attend North Elementary School?
203 students attend North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of North Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Elementary School?
North Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Elementary School offer ?
North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is North Elementary School part of?

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