West Elementary School

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

25 NORTH 20TH STREET
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904

144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 25 North 20th Street in Colorado Springs, is a neighborhood school situated in the Westside community. Part of Colorado Springs School District 11, the school serves students from preschool through fifth grade. It is known for its historic campus setting and its focus on fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing targeted support to ensure all students reach their potential. West Elementary prides itself on active parent and community involvement, which helps support various extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives. By blending traditional educational practices with a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

144

Total Students

14.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	56
Black	2
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	2

White
71 (49.3%)
Hispanic
56 (38.9%)
Two or More
13 (9.0%)
Black
2 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.4%)

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)328-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
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 25

Grade 1 20

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 33