Scott Elementary School

6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scott Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Scott Elementary School's student population of 458 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar

School Rankings

Scott 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 Scott Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to 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)
#325 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
53%
33%
56%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
27%
37%
Black
6%
5%
White
54%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scott Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Elementary School is ranked #325 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Scott Elementary School?
458 students attend Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Scott Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Elementary School?
Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Scott Elementary School offer ?
Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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