Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1167 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
6%
5%
White
45%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #1167 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Mcauliffe Elementary School?
448 students attend Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Mcauliffe Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcauliffe Elementary School?
Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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