West Elementary School

West Elementary School is a regular public school located in Colorado Springs, El Paso County. Situated at 25 North 20th Street, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. With an enrollment of 160 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, West Elementary offers personalized attention to each child's learning needs.

The faculty consists of eleven full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to fostering a supportive educational environment. Academically, West Elementary School has room for improvement, as reflected in its MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and state ranking of #1375 out of 1831 schools in Colorado. The school's academic score is 2.4 out of 10, with 23% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in ELA/Reading and 20% achieving the same in Math.

West Elementary School sits within a large city setting, providing students with access to diverse resources and opportunities for community engagement. The school focuses on student development and strives to enhance its academic offerings while nurturing each child's growth and well-being.

With an enrollment of 160 students, West Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at West Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.