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#1405 of 1,815 schools in CO

Ellicott Elementary School

Elementary School · Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of EL Paso a · Ellicott, CO

An Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of EL Paso a elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

399 SOUTH ELLICOTT HIGHWAY, Ellicott, CO 80808

  • Math 25% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 31% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.4% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.5% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.1:1
District spending per student$13,264
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Ellicott Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency31%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
36%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
27%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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

62.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ellicott 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average468/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,891

Median home value

$328,300

Median rent

$970/mo

College educated

20.4%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

12.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80808; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.9% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
3 boys'·4 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of EL Paso a

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,264NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ellicott Elementary School is listed in Ellicott School District No. 22 in the county of El Paso a; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ellicott Elementary School

Ellicott Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ellicott, CO, part of Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of EL Paso a, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,405 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Ellicott Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Ellicott Elementary School is part of the Ellicott School District in Colorado 1. The school has received the Purple Star School designation, a recognition for actively supporting military families and addressing the unique needs associated with transitions and deployments 1. To assist these families, the school provides specific resources and programs aimed at academic and social success 1. The district administration oversees operations, including a School Board that holds work sessions and meetings 1. Student life includes various activities and field trips, such as an engineering class trip to Royal Gorge and a STARBASE field trip for fifth-grade students 1. The school also implements a suicide prevention program to address adolescent mental health issues, noting that depression can be misidentified as normal emotional turmoil 1. Administrative functions include registration for new and returning families, with separate instructions for preschool enrollment 1. The district utilizes the Infinite Campus Student Information System and EZMealApp for meal applications 1. Additionally, a fund called New Hawk Wear supports community members facing unforeseeable life circumstances 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.ellicottschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellicott Elementary School

What grades does Ellicott Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Ellicott Elementary School?

Ellicott Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellicott Elementary School rank in CO?

Ellicott Elementary School ranks #1,405 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Ellicott Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellicott Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Ellicott Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellicott Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ellicott Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ellicott Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

62.5% of students at Ellicott 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
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
Area population (ZIP 80808)
6,670
Area average commute
37 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 80808; 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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