Scott Elementary School

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

6175 WHETSTONE DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923

482 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Scott Elementary School is located in the vibrant, rapidly growing Stetson Hills area of Colorado Springs and serves students within the highly regarded Falcon School District 49. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment while prioritizing academic growth. Its location near major thoroughfares and residential developments makes it a central hub for local families, providing a stable learning foundation for children in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Academically, Scott Elementary is recognized for its commitment to student-centered instruction and the development of core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school environment is typically characterized by a dedication to character education and inclusive practices, ensuring that students of diverse backgrounds feel welcomed and encouraged. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by District 49, Scott Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school level.

482

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	272
Hispanic	136
Black	20
Asian	8
Two or More	41
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
272 (56.4 %)
Hispanic
136 (28.2 %)
Two or More
41 (8.5 %)
Black
20 (4.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)328-6200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	482
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 30

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 75