Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rudy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rudy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rudy Elementary School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rudy Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rudy Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
7%
4%
White
58%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rudy Elementary School's ranking?
Rudy Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rudy Elementary School?
349 students attend Rudy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rudy Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudy Elementary School?
Rudy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rudy Elementary School offer ?
Rudy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rudy Elementary School part of?
Rudy Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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