Serving 523 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patriot 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 25% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patriot Elementary School serves the northwest area of Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families reside within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point of the attendance zone located about 1.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patriot Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
Patriot 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 Patriot 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
#1202 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
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 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
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 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Blue
School Mascot
Lucy The Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patriot Elementary School's ranking?
Patriot Elementary School is ranked #1202 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Patriot Elementary School?
523 students attend Patriot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Patriot Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Patriot Elementary School offer ?
Patriot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Patriot Elementary School part of?
Patriot Elementary School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
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