Below Average
#1578 of 1,815 schools in CO
Audubon Elementary School
Elementary School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO
A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2400 EAST VAN BUREN STREET, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2021)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Audubon Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Audubon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,777
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Stratton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Edison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Queen Palmer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E
- Schools in district
- 58
- Rank in district
- #48 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Audubon Elementary School is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Audubon Elementary School
Audubon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,578 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Audubon Elementary School
What grades does Audubon Elementary School serve?
Audubon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Audubon Elementary School?
Audubon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Audubon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Audubon Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Audubon Elementary School rank in CO?
Audubon Elementary School ranks #1,578 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Audubon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Audubon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Audubon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Audubon Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Audubon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Audubon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Audubon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Audubon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Audubon Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Audubon Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (719) 328-2600
- Area population (ZIP 80909)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80909; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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