West Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904 · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
#797 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#42333 of 50,301 nationally
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary located in Colorado Springs, in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 144 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 797th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 144.
There are 166 schools in Colorado Springs; West Elementary School ranks 149th of 161 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
119 students · 10 m away
Midland Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
129 students · 1.0 km away
Buena Vista Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
194 students · 1.5 km away
Mountain Song Community School
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
324 students · 1.6 km away
Bristol Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
267 students · 1.7 km away
Holmes Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students · 2.7 km away
Howbert Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students · 2.7 km away
Palmer High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,265 students · 2.9 km away
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
298 students · 3.1 km away
Coronado High School
Colorado Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,279 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
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Idaho Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
Plateau Valley Elementary School
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142 students
Sargent Elementary School
Monte Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
142 students
Custer County Elementary School
Westcliffe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
146 students
Elbert Elementary School
Elbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
141 students
Telluride Elementary School
Telluride · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
140 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Elementary School a good school?
West Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #797 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Elementary School rank in Colorado?
West Elementary School ranks #797 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #42333 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School had 144 students in 2025.
Is West Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of West Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.