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Rockrimmon Elementary School

Summary:

Rockrimmon Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 383 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance and a low student-teacher ratio.

Rockrimmon Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates on CMAS tests, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68.2% of Rockrimmon students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 61.1% in the Academy School District No. 20 and 44.1% statewide. The school's 5th-grade students also outperform their peers in the district and state in science, with 65.2% proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 50.9% in the district and 37.9% statewide.

While Rockrimmon Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 74.41% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's demographic makeup differs significantly from the nearby Colorado Springs School District No. 11, which has higher percentages of minority students. Additionally, Rockrimmon has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.58% to 20.29% over the past three school years, compared to the higher rates in the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Rockrimmon may have access to more resources and funding, which could contribute to its academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 194 W Mikado Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80919-1337

(719) 234-5200

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
85th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,928 Help


Students who attend Rockrimmon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eagleview Middle School
High:    Air Academy High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  383

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.4%
Hispanic:
14.6%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.2% Help


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Compare Details Rockrimmon Elementary School ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Rockrimmon Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Academy School District No. 20.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rockrimmon Elementary School is $11,928. 14 elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rockrimmon Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rockrimmon Elementary School 85th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Rockrimmon Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rockrimmon Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Rockrimmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.34 77th 808 90.5%
2005 87.17 70th 823 91.5%
2006 85.98 80th 829 90.3%
2007 78.86 149th 852 82.5%
2008 74.01 211th 849 75.1%
2009 74.83 211th 872 75.8%
2010 75.80 202nd 925 78.2%
2011 79.44 164th 935 82.5%
2012 84.17 118th 935 87.4%
2013 89.51 59th 954 93.8%
2014 79.07 176th 962 81.7%
2015 72.47 223rd 938 76.2%
2016 54.77 374th 914 59.1%
2017 66.32 272nd 929 70.7%
2018 84.54 125th 917 86.4%
2019 80.30 163rd 965 83.1%
2021 83.92 116th 710 83.7%
2022 85.92 104th 921 88.7%
2023 89.23 79th 933 91.5%
2024 89.18 85th 943 91.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rockrimmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 78.43 137th 758 81.9%
2021 84.58 54th 351 84.6%
2022 72.21 143rd 595 76.0%
2023 92.02 31st 642 95.2%
2024 80.51 107th 684 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Rockrimmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.65 170th 764 77.7%
2021 64.06 148th 352 58.0%
2022 82.69 80th 594 86.5%
2023 73.80 151st 649 76.7%
2024 83.63 88th 683 87.1%
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Rank History for White students at Rockrimmon Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.58 120th 596 79.9%
2021 68.58 99th 288 65.6%
2022 76.18 92nd 454 79.7%
2023 76.31 93rd 525 82.3%
2024 81.99 59th 539 89.1%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Open Quote Great school! Thoughtful and caring teachers. Best IB school I have seen! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, January 16, 2015

Open Quote This school is poor, at best. Some teachers could care less, and the principle is horrible. I just switched to a new school. I had a ton of complaints, that I told the new school about. They retested my child and found that none of the scores that Rockrimmon was putting on my childs report card were true. All of the test score were about half of what Rockrimmon teachers put. I think there is something fishy going on, there!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Open Quote If you wantyour child to learn how to take tests, fil in a bubble and never think outside the box, this is the school for you. Though there are a few strong teachers, the leadership is rude and dissmissive of parent concerns. Not 1 library or tech class in 3 years. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Rockrimmon Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
1989 413 10 16 8 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1990 414 13 13 13 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 372 10 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1992 382 6 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1993 378 10 11 12 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1994 366 6 10 13 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1995 360 12 6 17 5 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 360 12 6 17 5 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 347 15 9 17 4 n/a n/a 0 392
1998 349 21 12 14 3 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 320 15 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2000 296 7 16 10 1 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 327 6 23 18 2 n/a n/a 0 376
2002 325 9 18 26 4 n/a n/a 0 382
2003 325 9 18 26 4 n/a n/a 0 382
2004 309 14 21 20 2 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 305 11 18 33 4 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 302 12 13 33 3 n/a n/a 0 363
2007 331 16 12 29 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 309 15 18 32 3 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 309 16 16 39 4 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 291 17 20 34 3 n/a n/a 0 365
2011 263 18 11 36 2 1 18 0 349
2012 251 11 11 44 2 0 25 0 344
2013 255 8 12 49 2 1 14 0 341
2014 268 5 9 65 0 1 19 0 367
2015 253 4 7 61 0 0 26 0 351
2016 251 8 7 63 2 0 33 0 364
2017 244 6 5 59 1 0 23 0 338
2018 257 11 4 47 0 0 19 0 338
2019 240 9 3 56 0 1 20 0 329
2020 267 8 3 57 0 1 20 0 356
2021 247 8 6 54 0 1 24 0 340
2022 262 7 6 45 1 1 32 0 354
2023 285 6 3 56 1 2 30 0 383

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rockrimmon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 0 19.5 0.0 n/a
1989 447 23.1 19.3 1.8
1990 453 24.1 18.7 2.2
1991 405 20.6 19.6 2.5
1992 418 21.1 19.8 1
1993 413 20.8 19.9 1.5
1994 396 20.8 19.0 3.3
1995 400 22.6 17.7 2
1996 400 22.6 17.7 2
1997 392 21.0 18.7 1.5
1998 399 23.4 17.1 1.8
1999 360 22.2 16.2 1.4
2000 330 19.8 16.7 3
2001 376 21.4 17.6 4
2002 382 22.8 16.8 7.9
2003 382 22.8 16.8 7.9
2004 366 24.4 15.0 7.4
2005 371 23.8 15.6 9.4
2006 363 24.9 14.6 6.6
2007 391 25.0 15.6 8.7
2008 377 25.0 15.1 12.7
2009 384 25.0 15.4 19
2010 365 24.7 14.7 15.9
2011 349 23.1 15.1 16.6
2012 344 22.5 15.2 17.7
2013 341 21.3 16.0 19.9
2014 367 22.3 16.4 20.7
2015 351 22.0 15.9 20.2
2016 364 22.0 16.5 21.7
2017 338 21.7 15.5 21.3
2018 338 21.8 15.5 23.7
2019 329 21.9 15.0 18.2
2020 356 21.3 16.6 16.9
2021 340 21.3 15.9 20.3
2022 354 23.9 14.8 11.6
2023 383 24.2 15.7 17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rockrimmon Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 0 19.5 0.0 n/a
1989 447 23.1 19.3 1.8
1990 453 24.1 18.7 2.2
1991 405 20.6 19.6 2.5
1992 418 21.1 19.8 1
1993 413 20.8 19.9 1.5
1994 396 20.8 19.0 3.3
1995 400 22.6 17.7 2
1996 400 22.6 17.7 2
1997 392 21.0 18.7 1.5
1998 399 23.4 17.1 1.8
1999 360 22.2 16.2 1.4
2000 330 19.8 16.7 3
2001 376 21.4 17.6 4
2002 382 22.8 16.8 7.9
2003 382 22.8 16.8 7.9
2004 366 24.4 15.0 7.4
2005 371 23.8 15.6 9.4
2006 363 24.9 14.6 6.6
2007 391 25.0 15.6 8.7
2008 377 25.0 15.1 12.7
2009 384 25.0 15.4 19
2010 365 24.7 14.7 15.9
2011 349 23.1 15.1 16.6
2012 344 22.5 15.2 17.7
2013 341 21.3 16.0 19.9
2014 367 22.3 16.4 20.7
2015 351 22.0 15.9 20.2
2016 364 22.0 16.5 21.7
2017 338 21.7 15.5 21.3
2018 338 21.8 15.5 23.7
2019 329 21.9 15.0 18.2
2020 356 21.3 16.6 16.9
2021 340 21.3 15.9 20.3
2022 354 23.9 14.8 11.6
2023 383 24.2 15.7 17.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Rockrimmon Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,771
2020 $10,132
2021 $11,019
2022 $11,427
2023 $11,928

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rockrimmon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 79th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rockrimmon Elementary School)4168.3
 27.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)54.650.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Rockrimmon Elementary School)48.363.5
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)55.854.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rockrimmon Elementary School)79.679.1
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)64.358.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Rockrimmon Elementary School)77.864.3
 13.5%
   4th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)50.548.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Rockrimmon Elementary School)61.964.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Academy School District No. 20)54.948.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rockrimmon Elementary School)68.362
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)67.365.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Rockrimmon Elementary School)51.656.9
 5.3%
   5th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)51.353.4
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rockrimmon Elementary School)62.469.2
 6.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)6260.4
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Rockrimmon Elementary School)58.461.5
 3.1%
   All Grades Math (Academy School District No. 20)49.848.6
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students329383
 16.4%
African American96
 33.3%
American Indian01
Asian33
Hispanic5656
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White240285
 18.8%
Two or More Races2030
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%17.2%
 1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rockrimmon Elementary School

Students who attend Rockrimmon Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Eagleview Middle School
High : Air Academy High School

Students at Rockrimmon Elementary School are 74% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. Rockrimmon Elementary School ranks in the top 9.0% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 383 students attended Rockrimmon Elementary School.


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