EDITH WOLFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EDITH WOLFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 408 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, EDITH WOLFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
EDITH WOLFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Black Forest area of Colorado Springs, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Academy School District 20. Situated on a sprawling, semi-rural campus, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. The school curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards, with a strong focus on literacy, mathematics, and science, while providing a variety of enrichment opportunities to support diverse learning styles.
Beyond the classroom, Edith Wolford prides itself on a supportive environment characterized by active parent involvement and a dedicated staff. The school culture encourages students to be responsible, respectful, and resilient, often integrating character education into daily activities. With its location in the Black Forest community, the school benefits from a unique setting that often incorporates outdoor learning and environmental awareness, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact EDITH WOLFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 234-4300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80908-2805
(719) 234-4300
EDITH WOLFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 408 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 408
- Teachers:
- 28.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 408 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDITH WOLFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.