Martinez Elementary School

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

6460 VICKERS DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Martinez Elementary School, located in the vibrant neighborhood of North Colorado Springs, is a dedicated educational institution within the Colorado Springs School District 11. Serving a diverse student body, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern teaching strategies that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

Beyond the classroom, Martinez Elementary prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community. The school benefits from active parent involvement and community partnerships, which help provide students with a well-rounded experience, including various extracurricular opportunities and programs. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and a positive school climate, Martinez Elementary aims to prepare its young learners to become responsible, engaged citizens in an ever-changing global society.

354

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martinez Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	103
Black	21
Asian	2
Two or More	35

White
193 (54.5%)
Hispanic
103 (29.1%)
Two or More
35 (9.9%)
Black
21 (5.9%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)

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)328-6100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 46

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 60