TURMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TURMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 262 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, TURMAN 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.

TURMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving students within the Harrison School District 2. As a dedicated neighborhood school, it emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment aimed at fostering academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. The school is committed to preparing its young learners for future success by utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards and promotes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Turman Elementary focuses on building a strong community partnership between educators, families, and students. The school encourages parent involvement and strives to create a safe, engaging campus culture where every child is empowered to reach their full potential. Through a combination of focused instruction and a commitment to the "Harrison District 2" mission of excellence, Turman Elementary provides the resources and guidance necessary for students to thrive throughout their formative primary school years.

For more information, contact TURMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 579-2195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3245 SPRINGNITE DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916-3540
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TURMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
262
Teachers:
18.88
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 262 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.4%
White
27.5%
Black or African American
16.4%
Two or more races
8.0%
Asian
5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.