FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 564 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 5225 Alturas Drive in Colorado Springs, is a dedicated educational institution serving the Widefield School District 3 (WSD3) community. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and character development, French Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding neighborhood.

As part of the Widefield district, the school utilizes a curriculum aligned with state standards and leverages community resources to enhance the student experience. The school's website, http://french.wsd3.org, serves as a primary hub for communication, providing parents and guardians with information on school policies, academic calendars, and upcoming events. Through its commitment to a well-rounded education and a collaborative relationship between staff and families, French Elementary strives to create a positive foundation for all its pupils.

For more information, contact FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 391-3495 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5225 ALTURAS DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80911-3464
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FRENCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 564 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
564
Teachers:
32
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 564 students

White
45.0%
Hispanic/Latino
30.3%
Black or African American
10.6%
Two or more races
10.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%

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.