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Ellicott Elementary School

Summary:

Ellicott Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Calhan, Colorado, with a student population of 513. The school is part of the Ellicott School District No. 22, which is ranked 95 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellicott Elementary consistently underperforms the state and district averages on CMAS assessments, with only 29.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 22.9% in math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school struggles to serve its most vulnerable student populations, ranking in the bottom 20% of Colorado elementary schools for female students, male students, white students, and low-socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Ellicott Elementary has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.6% to 59.06% over the past three years, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Meridian Ranch Elementary and Peyton Elementary, Ellicott Elementary consistently underperforms on academic measures. For example, in 2023-2024, Meridian Ranch had 56.8% of students proficient or better in ELA, and Peyton had 54.4%, nearly double Ellicott's rate of 29.7%. These findings suggest that Ellicott Elementary may face significant socioeconomic challenges that are impacting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 399 South Ellicott Highway
       Calhan, CO  80808-8963

(719) 683-2700

District: Ellicott School District No. 22

SchoolDigger Rank:
624th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,340 Help


Students who attend Ellicott Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ellicott Middle School
High:    Ellicott Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.3%
Hispanic:
39.8%
Two or more races:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Compare Details Ellicott Elementary School ranks worse than 66.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.07. (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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellicott Elementary School is $13,340.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ellicott Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellicott Elementary School 624th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ellicott Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Ellicott School District No. 22:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellicott School District No. 22 95th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ellicott Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ellicott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.30 573rd 808 29.1%
2005 18.39 695th 823 15.6%
2006 22.76 669th 829 19.3%
2007 23.78 681st 852 20.1%
2008 31.99 619th 849 27.1%
2009 32.19 648th 872 25.7%
2010 37.29 627th 925 32.2%
2011 30.15 700th 935 25.1%
2012 33.51 665th 935 28.9%
2013 40.28 607th 954 36.4%
2014 41.63 592nd 962 38.5%
2015 46.91 456th 938 51.4%
2016 45.58 456th 914 50.1%
2017 51.93 399th 929 57.1%
2018 50.45 411th 917 55.2%
2019 44.19 506th 965 47.6%
2021 33.92 493rd 710 30.6%
2022 35.70 561st 921 39.1%
2023 29.22 612th 933 34.4%
2024 29.07 624th 943 33.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ellicott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.37 50th 308 83.8%
2019 50.20 155th 332 53.3%
2021 53.20 37th 75 50.7%
2022 50.13 83rd 203 59.1%
2023 55.24 102nd 265 61.5%
2024 27.96 280th 365 23.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Ellicott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.17 359th 690 48.0%
2019 36.10 458th 758 39.6%
2021 17.81 329th 351 6.3%
2022 25.85 442nd 595 25.7%
2023 17.35 541st 642 15.7%
2024 19.48 551st 684 19.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ellicott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.93 410th 693 40.8%
2019 42.17 408th 764 46.6%
2021 34.48 280th 352 20.5%
2022 29.14 411th 594 30.8%
2023 27.50 460th 649 29.1%
2024 36.96 408th 683 40.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ellicott Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.37 222nd 337 34.1%
2019 26.63 453rd 596 24.0%
2021 24.05 258th 288 10.4%
2022 23.57 381st 454 16.1%
2023 25.26 424th 525 19.2%
2024 32.13 393rd 539 27.1%
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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

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by a citizen
Sunday, July 7, 2019

Open Quote A great little school with very caring teachers who work hard to meet the needs of their students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ellicott Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 250 3 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1989 234 4 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1990 213 8 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1991 228 3 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 242 3 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 264
1993 275 1 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 253 1 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 340 4 0 33 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1996 340 4 0 33 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1997 351 0 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 367 4 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1999 410 6 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2000 468 11 0 40 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 462 11 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2002 312 9 1 44 4 n/a n/a 0 370
2003 312 9 1 44 4 n/a n/a 0 370
2004 272 11 0 67 5 n/a n/a 0 355
2005 280 6 0 76 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2006 285 6 0 83 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2007 290 9 0 100 3 n/a n/a 0 402
2008 288 0 3 100 7 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 319 8 3 102 2 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 328 8 3 101 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2011 352 9 3 143 1 0 22 0 530
2012 347 15 5 141 2 0 21 0 531
2013 385 15 2 146 4 1 19 0 572
2014 340 17 1 149 1 1 26 0 535
2015 371 19 0 142 2 2 31 0 567
2016 349 31 7 164 2 3 14 0 570
2017 333 30 5 174 2 5 15 0 564
2018 332 21 2 167 2 1 17 0 542
2019 341 28 2 189 1 1 14 0 576
2020 337 29 2 201 2 2 13 0 586
2021 294 16 2 186 1 2 9 0 510
2022 286 17 1 186 5 2 27 0 524
2023 263 13 1 204 2 1 29 0 513

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 Ellicott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 13.9 19.0 n/a
1989 257 14.3 17.9 63.4
1990 239 14.8 16.1 36.8
1991 244 13.9 17.5 36.9
1992 264 14.0 18.8 33.3
1993 298 14.2 21.0 29.9
1994 277 15.3 18.1 35.4
1995 378 16.9 22.4 42.9
1996 378 16.9 22.4 42.9
1997 382 19.9 19.2 37.4
1998 404 25.0 16.2 36.4
1999 447 31.9 14.0 37.6
2000 520 33.9 15.3 54
2001 521 33.8 15.4 42.6
2002 370 24.9 14.9 47.8
2003 370 24.9 14.9 47.8
2004 355 24.4 14.5 54.6
2005 363 23.1 15.7 55.1
2006 375 27.1 13.8 65.6
2007 402 30.1 13.4 56.5
2008 398 29.0 13.7 55.8
2009 434 32.6 13.3 56.7
2010 442 30.4 14.5 57.7
2011 530 31.0 17.0 62.1
2012 531 29.1 18.2 63.3
2013 572 31.9 17.8 62.8
2014 535 35.4 15.1 70.1
2015 567 38.0 14.9 66.5
2016 570 38.0 15.0 60.9
2017 564 38.1 14.7 64
2018 542 35.1 15.4 60
2019 576 33.5 17.1 61.5
2020 586 33.1 17.6 66.9
2021 510 33.4 15.2 55.9
2022 524 23.6 22.1 41.6
2023 513 32.0 16.0 59.1

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 Ellicott Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 265 13.9 19.0 n/a
1989 257 14.3 17.9 63.4
1990 239 14.8 16.1 36.8
1991 244 13.9 17.5 36.9
1992 264 14.0 18.8 33.3
1993 298 14.2 21.0 29.9
1994 277 15.3 18.1 35.4
1995 378 16.9 22.4 42.9
1996 378 16.9 22.4 42.9
1997 382 19.9 19.2 37.4
1998 404 25.0 16.2 36.4
1999 447 31.9 14.0 37.6
2000 520 33.9 15.3 54
2001 521 33.8 15.4 42.6
2002 370 24.9 14.9 47.8
2003 370 24.9 14.9 47.8
2004 355 24.4 14.5 54.6
2005 363 23.1 15.7 55.1
2006 375 27.1 13.8 65.6
2007 402 30.1 13.4 56.5
2008 398 29.0 13.7 55.8
2009 434 32.6 13.3 56.7
2010 442 30.4 14.5 57.7
2011 530 31.0 17.0 62.1
2012 531 29.1 18.2 63.3
2013 572 31.9 17.8 62.8
2014 535 35.4 15.1 70.1
2015 567 38.0 14.9 66.5
2016 570 38.0 15.0 60.9
2017 564 38.1 14.7 64
2018 542 35.1 15.4 60
2019 576 33.5 17.1 61.5
2020 586 33.1 17.6 66.9
2021 510 33.4 15.2 55.9
2022 524 23.6 22.1 41.6
2023 513 32.0 16.0 59.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ellicott Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,664
2020 $8,524
2021 $10,534
2022 $12,034
2023 $13,340

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellicott 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 506th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 612th of 933 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott Elementary School)2425
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott School District No. 22)2425
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ellicott Elementary School)35.121.1
 14%
   3rd Grade Math (Ellicott School District No. 22)35.121.1
 14%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott Elementary School)44.237.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott School District No. 22)44.237.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Ellicott Elementary School)2626
   4th Grade Math (Ellicott School District No. 22)2626
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Ellicott Elementary School)56.334.6
 21.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ellicott School District No. 22)56.334.6
 21.7%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott Elementary School)5835.2
 22.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ellicott School District No. 22)5835.2
 22.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ellicott Elementary School)2118.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Ellicott School District No. 22)2118.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ellicott Elementary School)42.533.2
 9.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ellicott School District No. 22)42.332.6
 9.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ellicott Elementary School)27.222.3
 4.9%
   All Grades Math (Ellicott School District No. 22)25.618.2
 7.4%
   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 Students576513
 10.9%
African American2813
 53.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic189204
 7.9%
Pacific Islander11
White341263
 22.9%
Two or More Races1429
 107.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.5%59.1%
 2.4%

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Ellicott Elementary School ranks 624th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Ellicott Elementary School.

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

Middle : Ellicott Middle School
High : Ellicott Senior High School

Students at Ellicott Elementary School are 51% White, 40% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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