Otero Elementary School

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

1650 CHARMWOOD DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906

www.hsd2.org/OES

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Otero Elementary School is a public school serving the Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Located in the southwest part of the city, the school operates with a commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of the "whole child," Otero Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage in collaborative and creative problem-solving.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Otero Elementary is known for fostering a community-focused culture that prioritizes family involvement and student well-being. The school utilizes various resources and community partnerships to ensure that students have access to the support they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By emphasizing character development and a positive school climate, Otero strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, aiming to cultivate responsible and curious lifelong learners.

351

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Otero Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	146
Black	56
Asian	10
Two or More	43
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
146 (41.6 %)
White
92 (26.2 %)
Black
56 (16.0 %)
Two or More
43 (12.3 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)579-2110
Website:	http://www.hsd2.org/OES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	221
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 58