Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Odyssey 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Odyssey Elementary School serves the southwest part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Odyssey Elementary School's student population of 378 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Odyssey 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 Odyssey Elementary School is 0.70, 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
#938 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-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 Odyssey Elementary School's ranking?
Odyssey Elementary School is ranked #938 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Odyssey Elementary School often compared to?
Odyssey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springs Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Odyssey Elementary School?
378 students attend Odyssey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Odyssey Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Odyssey Elementary School?
Odyssey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Odyssey Elementary School offer ?
Odyssey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Odyssey Elementary School part of?
Odyssey Elementary School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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