Penrose Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-7500
- Penrose Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Penrose Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Penrose Elementary School's student population of 393 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 393 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Penrose Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Penrose Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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 | #1144 out of 1,704 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 30% | 34% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 52% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Penrose Elementary School is Doherty High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sabin Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sabin Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Sabin Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 767 students
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(719)328-7000 0.4 6-8 767 - Colorado Springs Carver Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 334 students
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Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719)328-7100 0.8 K-5 334 - Colorado Springs Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 379 students
1.2 miles
4120 Constitution Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)328-7300 1.2 PK-5 379 - Colorado Springs Doherty High School Grades: 9-12 | 2124 students
1.3 miles
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719)328-6400 1.3 9-12 2124 - Colorado Springs Globe Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 187 students
1.3 miles
3302 Alpine Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719)630-0577 1.3 K-6 187
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