The top reported proficiency rate is 55% in Math. The lowest is 53% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Scott Elementary School
Scott Elementary School is a regular public school in Colorado Springs, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It sits within the Colorado Springs School District No. 11, a large district that covers much of the city. The school draws from a residential area on the east side of Colorado Springs, a sprawling, car-dependent city shaped by military installations, aerospace and defense contractors, tourism, and extensive suburban development.
On state assessments administered in grades three through five, Scott Elementary’s students demonstrated proficiency rates in math and English language arts that were solidly above the midpoint among elementary schools across El Paso County districts. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects fell in the top quartile when compared with other schools in the county, a meaningful indicator that student performance here is stronger than at many nearby schools. Science results, tested only in fifth grade, showed a similar level of attainment. The school did not have a multi-year trend available in the data, so it is not possible to tell from this information whether performance has been improving, holding steady, or declining over recent years.
The enrollment at Scott Elementary is sizable for an elementary school, with a student body that reflects the broader diversity of Colorado Springs. A majority of students are White, while Hispanic students make up a substantial share, and there are noticeable populations of students who identify as two or more races, Black, Asian, and a small number of Native American or Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students. About two out of five students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic need. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available data, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those programs and supports.
The housing market in the area around the school shows typical home values that are above the national average but below the state average for Colorado. Rents have been rising modestly, and the overall cost of housing, combined with the city’s spread-out layout, means families often rely on cars for commuting and school drop-off.
District-wide, Colorado Springs 11 has made several recent changes that could affect families at Scott Elementary. The district raised starting teacher salaries and implemented broader pay increases, a move aimed at improving teacher recruitment and retention. It also cut the number of schools on state turnaround and priority improvement status from nine to three, signaling stronger overall performance across the district. A partnership with Pikes Peak State College created the D11 Promise Scholarship, allowing high school students to take college courses at no cost — a benefit that would apply later for Scott Elementary families with older children, though the school itself only goes through fifth grade.
The available data did not include information on programs such as gifted education, art, music, or after-school activities, nor did it cover classroom staffing ratios or discipline records. A parent looking for those details would need to visit the school or check its website. What the evidence does show is an elementary school that performs well academically relative to its county peers, serves a moderately diverse student body, and sits within a district that has been making intentional investments in teacher quality and school improvement. For families who value strong core academic results and a school with a manageable economic diversity profile, Scott Elementary appears to be a solid option within the Colorado Springs 11 system.
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