Rudy Elementary School

5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rudy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rudy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Rudy Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Calendar

School Rankings

Rudy Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rudy Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#218 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
55-59%
33%
60-64%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
33%
37%
Black
5%
5%
White
46%
49%
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rudy Elementary School's ranking?
Rudy Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Rudy Elementary School?
385 students attend Rudy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rudy Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rudy Elementary School?
Rudy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rudy Elementary School offer ?
Rudy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rudy Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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