Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stetson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stetson Elementary School serves the southwest part of Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.4 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stetson Elementary School's student population of 531 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Stetson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stetson Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stetson Elementary School's ranking?
Stetson Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Stetson Elementary School often compared to?
Stetson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springs Ranch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Stetson Elementary School?
531 students attend Stetson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Stetson Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stetson Elementary School?
Stetson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stetson Elementary School offer ?
Stetson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stetson Elementary School part of?
Stetson Elementary School is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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