Stetson Elementary School

Summary:

Stetson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving around 440 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which is ranked 44 out of 116 districts in the state.

Stetson Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (31.59%) and African American (6.14%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Stetson's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (41.4%) and Math (44.6%) were below the district (45.9% and 32%) and state (44.1% and 34.2%) averages. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for Hispanic students but much lower for White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Stetson Elementary has experienced a gradual decline in its student population, with the percentage of White students decreasing and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing. The school's academic performance has been inconsistent over the years, with some grades and subject areas performing better than others. Additionally, Stetson has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to its overall academic performance. Compared to nearby schools like Remington Elementary and Ridgeview Elementary, Stetson's performance is generally lower, with lower CMAS proficiency rates and a lower statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4910 Jedediah Smith Road
       Colorado Springs, CO  80922-1664


(719) 495-5252

District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49

SchoolDigger Rank:
403rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,864 Help


Students who attend Stetson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Skyview Middle School
High:    Vista Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
Hispanic:
31.6%
Two or more races:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stetson Elementary School ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.04. (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 Stetson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stetson Elementary School is $15,864, which is the 4th highest among 16 elementary schools in the El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stetson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stetson Elementary School 403rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Stetson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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El Paso County Colorado School District 49:

SchoolDigger ranks El Paso County Colorado School District 49 44th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stetson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Stetson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.18 113th 808 86.0%
2005 76.18 190th 823 76.9%
2006 70.61 250th 829 69.8%
2007 71.85 242nd 852 71.6%
2008 71.38 238th 849 72.0%
2009 73.38 226th 872 74.1%
2010 69.88 286th 925 69.1%
2011 67.96 314th 935 66.4%
2012 64.89 350th 935 62.6%
2013 61.94 376th 954 60.6%
2014 60.47 390th 962 59.5%
2015 49.18 432nd 938 53.9%
2016 55.35 369th 914 59.6%
2017 54.54 377th 929 59.4%
2018 44.69 473rd 917 48.4%
2019 54.60 406th 965 57.9%
2021 25.71 561st 710 21.0%
2022 49.43 439th 921 52.3%
2023 40.34 516th 933 44.7%
2024 55.04 403rd 943 57.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stetson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.60 189th 308 38.6%
2019 45.53 175th 332 47.3%
2023 52.33 114th 265 57.0%
2024 54.47 152nd 365 58.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Stetson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 433rd 690 37.2%
2019 51.38 342nd 758 54.9%
2022 45.27 317th 595 46.7%
2023 38.78 391st 642 39.1%
2024 46.16 346th 684 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Stetson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.88 397th 693 42.7%
2019 44.88 384th 764 49.7%
2022 37.85 356th 594 40.1%
2023 26.96 469th 649 27.7%
2024 45.87 363rd 683 46.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stetson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.38 86th 270 68.1%
2023 55.98 75th 197 61.9%
2024 78.96 31st 242 87.2%
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Rank History for White students at Stetson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.20 233rd 337 30.9%
2019 42.15 346th 596 41.9%
2022 26.54 369th 454 18.7%
2023 21.74 446th 525 15.0%
2024 33.60 385th 539 28.6%
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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 parent
Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Open Quote The playground and school need some serious upkeeping, there is no grass in the playground; it is by far one of the ugliest playgrounds I have ever seen. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Stetson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 179 20 9 16 2 n/a n/a 0 226
1989 226 31 19 14 1 n/a n/a 0 291
1990 233 17 18 14 3 n/a n/a 0 285
1991 236 24 16 15 1 n/a n/a 0 292
1992 238 18 15 10 2 n/a n/a 0 283
1993 266 16 14 13 2 n/a n/a 0 311
1994 302 25 20 18 2 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 546 45 33 27 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1996 546 45 33 27 1 n/a n/a 0 652
1997 293 14 15 15 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1998 353 21 18 32 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1999 432 35 32 36 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 467 31 32 52 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 592 42 39 81 1 n/a n/a 0 755
2002 449 34 22 71 5 n/a n/a 0 581
2003 449 34 22 71 5 n/a n/a 0 581
2004 451 51 28 86 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2005 551 88 48 119 10 n/a n/a 0 816
2006 587 97 48 127 12 n/a n/a 0 871
2007 486 72 53 100 5 n/a n/a 0 716
2008 458 85 56 115 4 n/a n/a 0 718
2009 470 92 52 114 5 n/a n/a 0 733
2010 442 76 56 102 4 n/a n/a 0 680
2011 380 61 25 116 0 1 47 0 630
2012 370 55 30 128 0 2 39 0 624
2013 382 59 21 120 0 1 42 0 625
2014 386 57 22 102 0 1 45 0 613
2015 400 44 18 102 1 2 52 0 619
2016 351 44 17 105 1 1 49 0 568
2017 310 38 13 110 1 3 65 0 540
2018 298 39 14 136 1 3 66 0 557
2019 335 29 19 144 1 1 63 0 592
2020 289 28 15 131 1 1 56 0 521
2021 246 31 16 123 0 0 48 0 464
2022 238 36 13 134 0 0 50 0 471
2023 210 27 18 139 0 0 46 0 440

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 Stetson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 226 11.2 20.1 n/a
1989 291 14.5 20.0 2.4
1990 285 14.5 19.6 0
1991 292 13.6 21.4 1.4
1992 283 13.2 21.4 5.7
1993 311 13.3 23.4 4.5
1994 367 17.0 21.6 3.5
1995 652 28.8 22.6 4.3
1996 652 28.8 22.6 4.3
1997 338 22.4 15.1 4.1
1998 424 22.6 18.8 2.4
1999 536 26.9 19.9 3.5
2000 583 29.7 19.6 7.4
2001 755 37.7 20.0 6.1
2002 581 34.5 16.8 11.4
2003 581 34.5 16.8 11.4
2004 618 37.4 16.5 12.3
2005 816 40.8 20.0 16.1
2006 871 43.2 20.2 15.8
2007 716 38.4 18.6 11.5
2008 718 42.6 16.9 14.9
2009 733 41.9 17.5 16.4
2010 680 38.6 17.6 19.4
2011 630 33.4 18.8 16.5
2012 624 33.4 18.6 19.2
2013 625 36.2 17.2 23.7
2014 613 35.5 17.2 23.5
2015 619 35.0 17.6 30.9
2016 568 32.0 17.7 28.5
2017 540 37.8 14.2 30.7
2018 557 37.0 15.0 35.2
2019 592 34.9 16.9 35.8
2020 521 34.0 15.3 27.6
2021 464 27.7 16.7 25.2
2022 471 29.4 16.0 24.4
2023 440 30.9 14.2 39.1

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 Stetson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 226 11.2 20.1 n/a
1989 291 14.5 20.0 2.4
1990 285 14.5 19.6 0
1991 292 13.6 21.4 1.4
1992 283 13.2 21.4 5.7
1993 311 13.3 23.4 4.5
1994 367 17.0 21.6 3.5
1995 652 28.8 22.6 4.3
1996 652 28.8 22.6 4.3
1997 338 22.4 15.1 4.1
1998 424 22.6 18.8 2.4
1999 536 26.9 19.9 3.5
2000 583 29.7 19.6 7.4
2001 755 37.7 20.0 6.1
2002 581 34.5 16.8 11.4
2003 581 34.5 16.8 11.4
2004 618 37.4 16.5 12.3
2005 816 40.8 20.0 16.1
2006 871 43.2 20.2 15.8
2007 716 38.4 18.6 11.5
2008 718 42.6 16.9 14.9
2009 733 41.9 17.5 16.4
2010 680 38.6 17.6 19.4
2011 630 33.4 18.8 16.5
2012 624 33.4 18.6 19.2
2013 625 36.2 17.2 23.7
2014 613 35.5 17.2 23.5
2015 619 35.0 17.6 30.9
2016 568 32.0 17.7 28.5
2017 540 37.8 14.2 30.7
2018 557 37.0 15.0 35.2
2019 592 34.9 16.9 35.8
2020 521 34.0 15.3 27.6
2021 464 27.7 16.7 25.2
2022 471 29.4 16.0 24.4
2023 440 30.9 14.2 39.1

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stetson Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,575
2020 $11,066
2021 $11,602
2022 $13,158
2023 $15,864

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stetson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 406th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 516th of 933 Elementary schools
 13.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stetson Elementary School)38.433.3
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)42.738.4
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Stetson Elementary School)4351.7
 8.7%
   3rd Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)41.341.3
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stetson Elementary School)6136.9
 24.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)48.543.9
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Stetson Elementary School)41.632.3
 9.3%
   4th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.832.7
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Stetson Elementary School)39.424.6
 14.8%
   5th Grade Science (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)39.332.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stetson Elementary School)5034.5
 15.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)53.849
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Stetson Elementary School)30.131
 0.9%
   5th Grade Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)35.433
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Stetson Elementary School)49.435
 14.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)49.444.5
 4.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Stetson Elementary School)37.938.3
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (El Paso County Colorado School District 49)33.329.5
 3.8%
   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 Students592440
 25.7%
African American2927
 6.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1918
 5.3%
Hispanic144139
 3.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White335210
 37.3%
Two or More Races6346
 27%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%39.1%
 3.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Stetson Elementary School.

Stetson Elementary School ranks 403rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Skyview Middle School
High : Vista Ridge High School

Students at Stetson Elementary School are 48% White, 32% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American, 4% Asian.


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