Scott Elementary School
Scott Elementary School serves 599 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Scott Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Scott Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 599 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Scott Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Scott Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #403 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 34% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 63% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Scott Elementary School is Doherty High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jenkins Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Jenkins Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 987 students10
0.5 miles
6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-5300 0.5 6-8 987 - Colorado Springs Martinez Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 480 students10
0.7 miles
6460 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6100 0.7 PK-5 480 - Colorado Springs Freedom Elementary School Special Education School
Math: 36% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 499 students10
1.0 miles
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800 1 PK-5 499 - Colorado Springs Pioneer Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 417 students10
1.3 miles
3663 Woodland Hills Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 234-5000 1.3 K-5 417 - Colorado Springs Skyview Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,109 student10
1.4 miles
6350 Windom Peak Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566 1.4 6-8 1,109
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