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#639 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 35% in state

Edith Wolford Elementary School

Elementary School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO

An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

13710 BLACK FOREST ROAD, Colorado Springs, CO 80908

  • Math 53% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 57% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.2% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.1% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+20.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$12,090
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at Edith Wolford Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency57%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Edith Wolford 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat 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

$136,117

Median home value

$673,900

Median rent

$1,460/mo

College educated

57.2%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Twelve Stones Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK2.8 mi90Compare →
Encompass Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–54.0 mi556Compare →
Chinook Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3K–54.3 mi630Compare →
Ranch Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–54.7 mi608Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an

Schools in district
39
Rank in district
#28 of 39
District spending per student
$12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Edith Wolford Elementary School is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edith Wolford Elementary School

Edith Wolford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #639 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edith Wolford Elementary School

What grades does Edith Wolford Elementary School serve?

Edith Wolford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Edith Wolford Elementary School?

Edith Wolford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith Wolford Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Edith Wolford Elementary School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edith Wolford Elementary School rank in CO?

Edith Wolford Elementary School ranks #639 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Edith Wolford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edith Wolford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Edith Wolford Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edith Wolford Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Edith Wolford Elementary School a charter school?

No, Edith Wolford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edith Wolford Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Edith Wolford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edith Wolford Elementary School?

20.5% of students at Edith Wolford 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
371
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 80908)
23,358
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
39.9
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80908; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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