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#617 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 34% in state

Scott 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 where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6175 WHETSTONE DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

  • Math 54% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.6% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.2% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+13.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$15,835
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Scott Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 46 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
51%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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

43%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Scott 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

$103,556

Median home value

$448,800

Median rent

$1,997/mo

College educated

48.7%

Homeownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80923; 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
Martinez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.8 mi442Compare →
Freedom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.9 mi382Compare →
Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–51.4 mi342Compare →
Academy for Advanced and Creative LearningCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–8Not available280Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#9 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

Scott 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 Scott Elementary School

Scott 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 539 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scott Elementary School

What grades does Scott Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Scott Elementary School?

Scott Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Scott Elementary School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scott Elementary School rank in CO?

Scott Elementary School ranks #617 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Scott Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Scott Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Scott Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scott Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Scott Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

43.0% of students at Scott 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
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
Area population (ZIP 80923)
32,333
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
35
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 80923; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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