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#1274 of 1,815 schools in CO
Venetucci Elementary School
Elementary School · School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of · Colorado Springs, CO
A School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
405 WILLIS DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
- Math 37% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Venetucci Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 33 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Venetucci 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$78,105
Median home value
$348,900
Median rent
$1,643/mo
College educated
23.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80911; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Widefield Elementary School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 352 | Compare → |
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| James Madison Charter Academy SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 104 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #13 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Venetucci Elementary School is listed in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Venetucci Elementary School
Venetucci Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Venetucci Elementary School
What grades does Venetucci Elementary School serve?
Venetucci Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Venetucci Elementary School?
Venetucci Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venetucci Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Venetucci Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Venetucci Elementary School rank in CO?
Venetucci Elementary School ranks #1,274 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Venetucci Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Venetucci Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Venetucci Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Venetucci Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Venetucci Elementary School a charter school?
No, Venetucci Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Venetucci Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Venetucci Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Venetucci Elementary School?
71.3% of students at Venetucci 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.4%
- Phone
- (719) 391-3355
- Area population (ZIP 80911)
- 34,296
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 80911; 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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