Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Otero 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 11:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Otero Elementary School serves the southwest part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an attendance zone of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being just 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Otero Elementary School's student population of 330 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Otero 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 Otero 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 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)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Otero Elementary School's ranking?
Otero Elementary School is ranked #938 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 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Otero Elementary School?
330 students attend Otero Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Otero Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Otero Elementary School?
Otero Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Otero Elementary School offer ?
Otero Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Otero Elementary School part of?
Otero Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Otero Elementary School located?
Otero 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.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
Needs to better train the teachers on how to handle the children. And stop taking the recess of the classroom for the miss behavior of one or two classmates.
5 10/10/2025
I love this school!! The teachers and staff care about their students!! They communicate with the parents regularly! I would recommend this school!!
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