The top reported proficiency rate is 21% in English language arts. The lowest is 14% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Fremont Elementary School
Fremont Elementary School serves students in preschool through fifth grade as a regular public school within the Colorado Springs School District No. 11, the largest district in the city. Fremont is one of many elementary options spread across the sprawling, car-dependent residential neighborhoods of central Colorado Springs, a city shaped by a large military presence, a growing aerospace and defense sector, and tourism.
The school enrolls a diverse student body. White and Hispanic students each make up a substantial share, with the remainder a mix of students who are two or more races, Black, Asian, and American Indian or Alaska Native. A large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with significant economic need. Enrollment is spread fairly evenly across the elementary grades, with a notable preschool program. The school is not a charter school, and its magnet and Title I status were not reported.
State assessment results show that student proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science fall well below the midpoint when compared to other elementary and middle schools in El Paso County. Across tested subjects and grades, Fremont’s overall proficiency index places in the bottom quartile among its peer schools and districts in the county. In math and English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above was modest. In science, tested only in fifth grade, the proficiency rate was also modest. Participation rates on these assessments were high, so the results reflect nearly all enrolled students. A parent may want to discuss academic support and intervention strategies with the school to understand how it addresses these outcomes.
No data was available for chronic absenteeism or for the share of students receiving special education services or classified as English learners. Because these fields are missing, a family should ask the school directly about the prevalence of these populations and the related support structures in place.
Publicly reported district-level changes point to some wider improvements that could affect Fremont. The district raised the starting teacher salary and implemented significant pay increases across the system, a move aimed at improving teacher recruitment and retention. It also reduced the number of schools on state improvement status from nine to three, a sign of stronger overall school performance. And the district established a promise scholarship with Pikes Peak State College, though that program is designed for high school students and does not directly apply to Fremont’s elementary grade band.
The housing market in Fremont’s ZIP code area shows home values slightly below the state median and rents that have been easing modestly. The broader Colorado Springs area has experienced steady population growth, with a large military and defense employer base, a tourism economy, and ongoing residential development. The city is car-dependent, with limited walkability outside a few nodes like downtown or Old Colorado City. For a family considering the school, the area’s growth context and the district’s recent attention to teacher pay and school turnaround are relevant background factors, while Fremont’s own academic performance and economic profile are the more immediate considerations.
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