Penrose Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

4285 SOUTH NONCHALANT CIRCLE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917

348 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Penrose Elementary School, located in the vibrant Palmer Park area of Colorado Springs, is a dedicated public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade. As part of Colorado Springs School District 11, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Penrose emphasizes academic growth and character development, aiming to provide a well-rounded education that prepares young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its focus on building strong community relationships and creating a welcoming atmosphere for both students and families. With a curriculum that aligns with state standards, Penrose integrates essential core subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and creativity. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture and individualized attention, Penrose Elementary works to ensure that every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

348

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Penrose Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	115
Black	19
Asian	5
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
176 (50.6 %)
Hispanic
115 (33.0 %)
Two or More
32 (9.2 %)
Black
19 (5.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-7500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	348
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 49