Penrose Elementary School

Summary:

Penrose Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 348 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school has a diverse student population, it consistently underperforms academically compared to the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and the state of Colorado.

Penrose Elementary School's academic performance lags behind nearby schools like Grant Elementary, Keller Elementary, and Rudy Elementary. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.8% of Penrose students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 37.5% for the district and 44.1% for the state. Similarly, in CMAS/Math, only 20.3% of Penrose students were proficient or better, compared to 29.3% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Additionally, Penrose Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 61.21% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, the data suggests that Penrose Elementary School has the potential for improvement. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the years, indicating that with the right strategies and resources, the school could potentially improve its academic outcomes and move up in the state rankings. The school's diverse student population may also present unique opportunities to address the specific needs and challenges faced by its students, which could lead to better academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4285 South Nonchalant Circle
       Colorado Springs, CO  80917-2924


(719) 328-7500

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
819th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,917 Help


Students who attend Penrose Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sabin Middle School
High:    Mitchell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  348

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.6%
Hispanic:
33.0%
Two or more races:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Penrose Elementary School ranks worse than 86.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 28th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.05. (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 Penrose Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Penrose Elementary School is $15,917. 29 elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Penrose Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Penrose Elementary School 819th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Penrose Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Penrose Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Penrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.08 521st 808 35.5%
2005 55.25 414th 823 49.7%
2006 50.67 453rd 829 45.4%
2007 47.37 492nd 852 42.3%
2008 40.01 556th 849 34.5%
2009 28.93 672nd 872 22.9%
2010 41.70 587th 925 36.5%
2011 47.18 540th 935 42.2%
2012 42.83 584th 935 37.5%
2013 55.33 457th 954 52.1%
2014 28.63 713th 962 25.9%
2015 19.83 751st 938 19.9%
2016 23.90 683rd 914 25.3%
2017 24.42 693rd 929 25.4%
2018 22.68 697th 917 24.0%
2019 33.23 613th 965 36.5%
2021 15.32 636th 710 10.4%
2022 12.68 837th 921 9.1%
2023 16.40 783rd 933 16.1%
2024 14.05 819th 943 13.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Penrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.55 263rd 308 14.6%
2019 39.06 209th 332 37.0%
2024 23.97 300th 365 17.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Penrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.72 520th 758 31.4%
2023 8.04 623rd 642 3.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Penrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.74 540th 764 29.3%
2023 18.93 537th 649 17.3%
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Rank History for White students at Penrose Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.85 311th 337 7.7%
2019 29.63 433rd 596 27.3%
2024 2.58 537th 539 0.4%
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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

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All ratings (Avg rating: 1.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Open Quote The Principle at this School makes it next to IMPOSSABLE to get an I.E.P for a child. Most of the time She gives you the run around about issues that bother you, and she loves to say "she will call you back", then you never hear back from her! She seems like a nice person, so maybe she's over worked, or the School is underfunded ? I do like the fact that the School is VERY CLEAN. It does have a "click" feel to it ! For the most part My kids have had great teachers,I guess with any School you can find things that BUG you..... I say try the School out, if you don't like it, you can always find a new one. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Open Quote This school is pathetic. They do not value the children's safety nor do they protect the children against bullying. The staff that are there before and after school are to insure the safe arrival and departure of the children. This hens are so busy holding up the side of the damn wall and gossiping, they could not tell you the comings and going of your child if they tried. The teachers are very racist and the families of the children that go to this school act like they are retarded. They turn a blind eye on issues. Just because one child went to the school back in the 80's and early 90's when it was lily white does not mean you run the school the same way in 2013. The white way is not the right way. I would not send a pet monkey to this school. Look at what the idiots wrote on the blog on Channel 13 News Website. Well, one thing for sure you can tell who goes to that school by the reaction of the parents. THAT'S WHY YOUR RATING ARE 1.........CLOSE DOWN! Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Open Quote The Teachers care more about drugging the students rather than taking responsibilty in the classroom Close Quote



Enrollment information for Penrose Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 644 36 11 26 1 n/a n/a 0 718
1989 610 28 13 33 4 n/a n/a 0 688
1990 611 31 16 30 4 n/a n/a 0 692
1991 583 32 19 31 6 n/a n/a 0 671
1992 578 32 18 41 7 n/a n/a 0 676
1993 614 25 15 49 6 n/a n/a 0 709
1994 541 26 10 40 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1995 525 29 18 44 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1996 525 29 18 44 1 n/a n/a 0 617
1997 499 38 11 39 2 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 489 43 14 33 2 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 472 46 19 32 6 n/a n/a 0 575
2000 449 32 18 44 5 n/a n/a 0 548
2001 458 39 21 58 6 n/a n/a 0 582
2002 379 48 26 79 5 n/a n/a 0 537
2003 379 48 26 79 5 n/a n/a 0 537
2004 364 49 21 98 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2005 339 45 18 90 4 n/a n/a 0 496
2006 301 43 16 93 5 n/a n/a 0 458
2007 250 49 22 97 7 n/a n/a 0 425
2008 262 47 19 87 8 n/a n/a 0 423
2009 258 42 10 84 8 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 263 50 12 91 5 n/a n/a 0 421
2011 221 24 10 136 3 1 41 0 436
2012 208 24 3 127 3 2 40 0 407
2013 212 20 10 118 5 4 41 0 410
2014 210 11 5 100 3 3 34 0 366
2015 194 19 3 94 5 2 36 0 353
2016 173 18 1 102 3 3 41 0 341
2017 204 25 0 114 3 1 46 0 393
2018 227 23 1 125 3 1 46 0 426
2019 215 34 2 116 2 2 52 0 423
2020 209 21 3 125 3 4 39 0 404
2021 190 32 6 116 3 2 28 0 377
2022 173 24 2 111 4 1 34 0 349
2023 176 19 5 115 0 1 32 0 348

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 Penrose Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 718 30.8 23.3 n/a
1989 688 34.2 20.1 6.3
1990 692 34.3 20.1 6.6
1991 671 32.5 20.6 8.6
1992 676 32.2 20.9 8.1
1993 709 27.0 26.3 12.7
1994 617 22.6 27.3 11.2
1995 617 27.5 22.4 13
1996 617 27.5 22.4 13
1997 589 28.0 21.0 12.9
1998 581 25.8 22.5 13.9
1999 575 27.4 21.0 14.6
2000 548 29.4 18.6 20.1
2001 582 28.4 20.5 23
2002 537 29.9 18.0 30
2003 537 29.9 18.0 30
2004 535 30.3 17.7 31.2
2005 496 28.4 17.5 35.1
2006 458 26.3 17.4 36.7
2007 425 25.4 16.7 41.4
2008 423 26.4 16.0 44
2009 402 24.4 16.5 52.2
2010 421 25.4 16.5 54.2
2011 436 26.4 16.5 54.4
2012 407 25.4 16.0 59.5
2013 410 24.4 16.8 53.7
2014 366 23.2 15.7 56.6
2015 353 24.0 14.7 70
2016 341 20.0 17.0 65.1
2017 393 21.9 17.9 67.2
2018 426 24.4 17.4 61.3
2019 423 25.4 16.6 61.9
2020 404 23.4 17.2 59.7
2021 377 21.9 17.2 64.7
2022 349 23.9 14.6 59.9
2023 348 22.5 15.4 61.2

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 Penrose Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 718 30.8 23.3 n/a
1989 688 34.2 20.1 6.3
1990 692 34.3 20.1 6.6
1991 671 32.5 20.6 8.6
1992 676 32.2 20.9 8.1
1993 709 27.0 26.3 12.7
1994 617 22.6 27.3 11.2
1995 617 27.5 22.4 13
1996 617 27.5 22.4 13
1997 589 28.0 21.0 12.9
1998 581 25.8 22.5 13.9
1999 575 27.4 21.0 14.6
2000 548 29.4 18.6 20.1
2001 582 28.4 20.5 23
2002 537 29.9 18.0 30
2003 537 29.9 18.0 30
2004 535 30.3 17.7 31.2
2005 496 28.4 17.5 35.1
2006 458 26.3 17.4 36.7
2007 425 25.4 16.7 41.4
2008 423 26.4 16.0 44
2009 402 24.4 16.5 52.2
2010 421 25.4 16.5 54.2
2011 436 26.4 16.5 54.4
2012 407 25.4 16.0 59.5
2013 410 24.4 16.8 53.7
2014 366 23.2 15.7 56.6
2015 353 24.0 14.7 70
2016 341 20.0 17.0 65.1
2017 393 21.9 17.9 67.2
2018 426 24.4 17.4 61.3
2019 423 25.4 16.6 61.9
2020 404 23.4 17.2 59.7
2021 377 21.9 17.2 64.7
2022 349 23.9 14.6 59.9
2023 348 22.5 15.4 61.2

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 Penrose Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,414
2020 $11,941
2021 $12,698
2022 $15,383
2023 $15,917

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Penrose Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 613th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 783rd of 933 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Penrose Elementary School)22.418.6
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)33.629.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Penrose Elementary School)20.920.9
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)39.435.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Penrose Elementary School)47.426.1
 21.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)41.434.6
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Penrose Elementary School)2524.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)32.427.2
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Penrose Elementary School)33.313.6
 19.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)28.927.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Penrose Elementary School)45.627.3
 18.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)41.542.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Penrose Elementary School)31.611.4
 20.2%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)32.733
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Penrose Elementary School)37.624.1
 13.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)39.535.8
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Penrose Elementary School)25.618.9
 6.7%
   All Grades Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)2927.1
 1.9%
   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 Students423348
 17.7%
African American3419
 44.1%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic116115
 0.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White215176
 18.1%
Two or More Races5232
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%61.2%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Penrose Elementary School

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

Middle : Sabin Middle School
High : Mitchell High School

Penrose Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.1% of Colorado elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Penrose Elementary School.

Students at Penrose Elementary School are 51% White, 33% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.


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