Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Penrose 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Penrose Elementary School serves the east part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an approximate area of 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Penrose Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1973
School Calendar
School Rankings
Penrose 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 Penrose Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#1468 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
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)31.9%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Penrose Elementary School's ranking?
Penrose Elementary School is ranked #1468 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Penrose Elementary School often compared to?
Penrose Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rudy Elementary School, Queen Palmer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Penrose Elementary School?
279 students attend Penrose Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Penrose Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Penrose Elementary School?
Penrose Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Penrose Elementary School offer ?
Penrose Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Penrose Elementary School part of?
Penrose Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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