King Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

6110 SAPPORO DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918

270 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

King Elementary School, located in the vibrant neighborhood of North Colorado Springs, is a dedicated educational institution serving students within the Academy District 20 community. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By leveraging its location in a family-oriented area of Colorado Springs, King Elementary provides a stable, community-centered atmosphere where educators work closely with families to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

The school is characterized by a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy, complemented by a variety of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners. With a mission rooted in preparing students for middle school and beyond, King Elementary maintains a rigorous curriculum while prioritizing the unique needs of its diverse student body. Its presence on Sapporo Drive serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, reflecting the district's long-standing reputation for maintaining high educational standards and promoting a positive, inclusive school culture.

270

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	82
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	27

White
137 (50.7%)
Hispanic
82 (30.4%)
Two or More
27 (10.0%)
Black
20 (7.4%)
Asian
4 (1.5%)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-6000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	270
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 60

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 39