Below Average
#1604 of 1,815 schools in CO
Penrose Elementary School
Elementary School · Fremont Re-2 · Penrose, CO
A Fremont Re-2 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 ILLINOIS, Penrose, CO 81240
- Math 21% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Penrose Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Penrose 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,514
Median home value
$282,300
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Fremont Re-2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 475 | 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.
Fremont Re-2
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Penrose Elementary School is listed in Fremont Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Penrose Elementary School
Penrose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Penrose, CO, part of Fremont Re-2, serving approximately 309 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,604 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Penrose Elementary School
What grades does Penrose Elementary School serve?
Penrose Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Penrose Elementary School?
Penrose Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Penrose Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Penrose Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Penrose Elementary School rank in CO?
Penrose Elementary School ranks #1,604 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Penrose Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Penrose Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Penrose Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Penrose Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Penrose Elementary School a charter school?
No, Penrose Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Penrose Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Penrose Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Penrose Elementary School?
54.0% of students at Penrose 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (719) 372-6777
- Area population (ZIP 81240)
- 4,533
- Area average commute
- 31.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 81240; 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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