Below Average
#1520 of 1,815 schools in CO
Otero Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
A Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1650 CHARMWOOD DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Math 18% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Otero Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 73 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Otero 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 19Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$88,047
Median home value
$543,400
Median rent
$1,634/mo
College educated
49.1%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 121 | Compare → |
| Pinon Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Oak Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Abrams Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #21 of 28
- District spending per student
- $14,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Otero Elementary School is listed in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Otero Elementary School
Otero Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,520 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Otero Elementary School
What grades does Otero Elementary School serve?
Otero Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Otero Elementary School?
Otero Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Otero Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Otero Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Otero Elementary School rank in CO?
Otero Elementary School ranks #1,520 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Otero Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Otero Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Otero Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Otero Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Otero Elementary School a charter school?
No, Otero Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Otero Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Otero Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Otero Elementary School?
77.8% of students at Otero 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
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (719) 579-2110
- Area population (ZIP 80906)
- 37,403
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
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 80906; 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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