Serving 539 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 51% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 18:1 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Scott Elementary School's student population of 539 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Scott 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 Scott Elementary School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#335 out of 1779 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
54%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Elementary School is ranked #335 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
539 students attend Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Scott Elementary School students are White, 28% 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 Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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?
Scott Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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