Monterey Elementary School

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

2311 MONTEREY ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

www.hsd2.org/MES

272 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Monterey Elementary School is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and operates as part of the Harrison School District 2. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment centered on academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of a district committed to innovation, Monterey focuses on providing comprehensive educational experiences that prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on creating an inclusive and supportive culture for both students and families. By utilizing resources provided through the Harrison School District, Monterey Elementary integrates modern instructional practices with a focus on meeting the unique needs of each learner. Through their official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering updates on academic programming, district initiatives, and school events to ensure that families remain active partners in the educational process.

272

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Monterey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	156
Black	31
Asian	3
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

Hispanic
156 (57.8%)
White
48 (17.8%)
Black
31 (11.5%)
Two or More
29 (10.7%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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:	Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)579-2179
Website:	http://www.hsd2.org/MES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	272
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 51

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 45