Foothills Elementary School

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

825 ALLEGHENY DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Foothills Elementary School is a public school located in the Rockrimmon area of Colorado Springs, serving students within the highly-regarded Academy District 20. Situated against the backdrop of the Front Range, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and emphasis on academic excellence. It fosters a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and character development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize individualized attention and the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum. Beyond traditional academics, Foothills offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities that promote social-emotional learning, creativity, and physical well-being. With a focus on parent involvement and fostering strong partnerships between the home and the classroom, Foothills Elementary maintains a reputation as a stable, community-centered educational institution in the Colorado Springs area.

400

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	74
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	27

White
294 (73.5%)
Hispanic
74 (18.5%)
Two or More
27 (6.8%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)
Black
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-4500
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 82