Scott Elementary School

6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scott Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : Scott Elementary School serves the northeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Scott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Scott Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1998
School Calendar

School Rankings

Scott Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#325 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

53%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

56%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
3%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
27%
37%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

White
54%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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
46%
0.63

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
18.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Elementary School is ranked #325 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Scott Elementary School often compared to?
Scott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Peak Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Scott Elementary School?
458 students attend Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Scott Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scott Elementary School offer ?
Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : Scott Elementary School serves the northeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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