Wildflower Elementary School

Summary:

Wildflower Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 376 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Harrison School District No. 2, which is ranked 72 out of 116 school districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Wildflower Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 49.2% Hispanic and 16.49% African American, well above the state averages. The school consistently underperforms on state assessments, with only 22.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.1% statewide and 37.5% in the district. Wildflower's statewide ranking has declined from 160 out of 914 Colorado elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 782 out of 943 in the current school year, with a 1-star rating. The school's student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and those from low-income backgrounds, also perform significantly below their peers statewide.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Centennial Elementary School and James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon, Wildflower Elementary generally performs worse on academic measures, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Wildflower may be specific to the school and not necessarily reflective of the broader Colorado Springs School District No. 11. Addressing the unique needs and challenges of Wildflower's student population will be crucial in improving outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1160 Keith Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80916-2114


(719) 579-2115

District: Harrison School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
782nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,844 Help


Students who attend Wildflower Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Panorama Middle School
High:    Sierra High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.2%
White:
25.0%
African American:
16.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wildflower Elementary School ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 11th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison School District No. 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.8. (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 Wildflower Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Harrison School District No. 2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wildflower Elementary School is $14,844. 10 elementary schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wildflower Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wildflower Elementary School 782nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Wildflower Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Harrison School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison School District No. 2 72nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wildflower Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Wildflower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 32.21 580th 808 28.2%
2005 31.05 609th 823 26.0%
2006 38.65 543rd 829 34.5%
2007 40.39 556th 852 34.7%
2008 45.99 504th 849 40.6%
2009 58.41 391st 872 55.2%
2010 76.89 192nd 925 79.2%
2011 87.47 84th 935 91.0%
2012 75.85 207th 935 77.9%
2013 79.45 174th 954 81.8%
2014 66.43 314th 962 67.4%
2015 69.21 252nd 938 73.1%
2016 78.44 160th 914 82.5%
2017 66.99 268th 929 71.2%
2018 61.64 319th 917 65.2%
2019 56.26 392nd 965 59.4%
2021 17.53 613th 710 13.7%
2022 27.53 643rd 921 30.2%
2023 19.96 733rd 933 21.4%
2024 16.80 782nd 943 17.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wildflower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 81.03 26th 332 92.2%
2022 30.44 151st 203 25.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Wildflower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.26 262nd 690 62.0%
2019 57.13 301st 758 60.3%
2022 27.41 435th 595 26.9%
2023 16.41 549th 642 14.5%
2024 14.05 601st 684 12.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Wildflower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.92 310th 693 55.3%
2019 41.72 417th 764 45.4%
2022 15.58 511th 594 14.0%
2023 18.19 543rd 649 16.3%
2024 18.18 552nd 683 19.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wildflower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.21 11th 172 93.6%
2019 76.61 38th 270 85.9%
2022 32.82 96th 153 37.3%
2023 30.90 142nd 197 27.9%
2024 24.53 197th 242 18.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wildflower Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.91 191st 337 43.3%
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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
Friday, April 6, 2012

Open Quote Academically this school is good. The teacher my child had was not very fair to some of the children. Your child will learn at this school but will not be treated the way he or she should be. My child will not be going back to this school!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wildflower Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 383 80 16 50 3 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 389 82 24 44 5 n/a n/a 0 544
1990 355 111 30 52 9 n/a n/a 0 557
1991 390 123 26 54 17 n/a n/a 0 610
1992 404 120 27 57 12 n/a n/a 0 620
1993 416 132 22 70 15 n/a n/a 0 655
1994 440 159 23 77 11 n/a n/a 0 710
1995 364 135 28 98 11 n/a n/a 0 636
1996 364 135 28 98 11 n/a n/a 0 636
1997 253 81 22 71 5 n/a n/a 0 432
1998 222 94 26 68 2 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 211 113 26 75 2 n/a n/a 0 427
2000 211 119 23 93 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2001 208 140 22 124 3 n/a n/a 0 497
2002 193 155 25 116 4 n/a n/a 0 493
2003 193 155 25 116 4 n/a n/a 0 493
2004 180 142 26 120 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 187 138 24 109 4 n/a n/a 0 462
2006 123 122 22 116 6 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 126 116 23 89 3 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 122 102 21 91 5 n/a n/a 0 341
2009 129 101 22 99 6 n/a n/a 0 357
2010 134 103 23 115 4 n/a n/a 0 379
2011 118 99 18 118 5 3 12 0 373
2012 148 82 23 127 9 4 9 0 402
2013 145 56 34 150 8 3 6 0 402
2014 147 107 5 186 9 7 28 0 489
2015 145 85 9 189 8 10 48 0 494
2016 148 74 4 185 2 6 56 0 475
2017 134 65 2 216 3 5 59 0 484
2018 134 56 2 205 4 5 59 0 465
2019 114 70 2 225 0 5 48 0 464
2020 122 69 4 211 0 5 47 0 458
2021 106 66 5 182 2 7 32 0 400
2022 109 56 4 193 1 4 44 0 411
2023 94 62 1 185 2 5 27 0 376

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 Wildflower Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 25.5 20.8 n/a
1989 544 27.7 19.6 14.5
1990 557 29.1 19.1 15.3
1991 610 29.9 20.4 21.3
1992 620 29.6 20.9 20.5
1993 655 31.3 20.9 26
1994 710 30.1 23.6 24.9
1995 636 34.8 18.3 20.1
1996 636 34.8 18.3 20.1
1997 432 28.6 15.1 23.1
1998 412 25.5 16.2 21.6
1999 427 27.3 15.6 26.5
2000 449 27.0 16.6 46.3
2001 497 27.9 17.8 44.3
2002 493 28.0 17.6 47.7
2003 493 28.0 17.6 47.7
2004 470 26.9 17.5 44
2005 462 27.9 16.6 52.6
2006 389 25.2 15.4 49.9
2007 357 23.9 14.9 49
2008 341 21.9 15.6 63.9
2009 357 22.1 16.2 62.5
2010 379 22.6 16.7 60.4
2011 373 23.0 16.1 67.6
2012 402 22.9 17.4 67.4
2013 402 23.4 17.1 63.2
2014 489 26.0 18.8 67.5
2015 494 28.0 17.6 72.3
2016 475 31.0 15.3 69.5
2017 484 29.6 16.3 84.5
2018 465 28.0 16.6 81.9
2019 464 30.9 14.9 76.1
2020 458 30.0 15.2 77.9
2021 400 27.3 14.6 78.5
2022 411 26.5 15.4 63
2023 376 25.5 14.7 63.8

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 Wildflower Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 25.5 20.8 n/a
1989 544 27.7 19.6 14.5
1990 557 29.1 19.1 15.3
1991 610 29.9 20.4 21.3
1992 620 29.6 20.9 20.5
1993 655 31.3 20.9 26
1994 710 30.1 23.6 24.9
1995 636 34.8 18.3 20.1
1996 636 34.8 18.3 20.1
1997 432 28.6 15.1 23.1
1998 412 25.5 16.2 21.6
1999 427 27.3 15.6 26.5
2000 449 27.0 16.6 46.3
2001 497 27.9 17.8 44.3
2002 493 28.0 17.6 47.7
2003 493 28.0 17.6 47.7
2004 470 26.9 17.5 44
2005 462 27.9 16.6 52.6
2006 389 25.2 15.4 49.9
2007 357 23.9 14.9 49
2008 341 21.9 15.6 63.9
2009 357 22.1 16.2 62.5
2010 379 22.6 16.7 60.4
2011 373 23.0 16.1 67.6
2012 402 22.9 17.4 67.4
2013 402 23.4 17.1 63.2
2014 489 26.0 18.8 67.5
2015 494 28.0 17.6 72.3
2016 475 31.0 15.3 69.5
2017 484 29.6 16.3 84.5
2018 465 28.0 16.6 81.9
2019 464 30.9 14.9 76.1
2020 458 30.0 15.2 77.9
2021 400 27.3 14.6 78.5
2022 411 26.5 15.4 63
2023 376 25.5 14.7 63.8

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 Wildflower Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,274
2020 $11,871
2021 $13,626
2022 $12,251
2023 $14,844

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wildflower Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 392nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 733rd of 933 Elementary schools
 37.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wildflower Elementary School)4220
 22%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)35.733.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Wildflower Elementary School)48.621.5
 27.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)42.234.2
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wildflower Elementary School)52.725.9
 26.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)4839.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Wildflower Elementary School)51.411.9
 39.5%
   4th Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)32.523
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Wildflower Elementary School)36.521.5
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Harrison School District No. 2)34.227.3
 6.9%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wildflower Elementary School)46.943.1
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)45.948.7
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Wildflower Elementary School)26.615.4
 11.2%
   5th Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)32.128.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wildflower Elementary School)47.329.8
 17.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Harrison School District No. 2)4240.4
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Wildflower Elementary School)42.816.4
 26.4%
   All Grades Math (Harrison School District No. 2)29.925.3
 4.6%
   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 Students464376
 19%
African American7062
 11.4%
American Indian02
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic225185
 17.8%
Pacific Islander55
White11494
 17.5%
Two or More Races4827
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.1%63.8%
 12.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wildflower Elementary School

Students at Wildflower Elementary School are 49% Hispanic, 25% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Wildflower Elementary School.

Wildflower Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Colorado elementary schools.

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

Middle : Panorama Middle School
High : Sierra High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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