Rudy Elementary School

5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 391 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Rudy Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

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 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#204 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
32%
60-64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
391 students attend Rudy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Rudy Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudy Elementary School?
Rudy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rudy Elementary School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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