Otero Elementary School

Summary:

Otero Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 351 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Harrison School District No. 2, which is ranked 72 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Otero Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (41.6%) and two or more races (12.25%) students compared to nearby schools like Broadmoor Elementary and Oak Creek Elementary. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 29.3% of Otero students were proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts, compared to 37.5% in the district and 44.1% statewide.

Otero Elementary's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups. While Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking 88th out of 242 Colorado elementary schools in CMAS/English Language Arts, the school's performance for White students and male students is much lower, ranking in the bottom 30% of Colorado elementary schools. Additionally, Otero has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.13% to 63.6% over the past few years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. These challenges, combined with the school's declining statewide ranking and consistent 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggest that Otero Elementary may need targeted interventions and support to address the academic performance gaps and inequities among its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1650 Charmwood Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80906-7700


(719) 579-2110

District: Harrison School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
684th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,962 Help


Students who attend Otero Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fox Meadow Middle School
High:    Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.6%
White:
26.2%
African American:
16.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Otero Elementary School ranks worse than 72.5% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 9th 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 24.45. (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 Otero 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 Otero Elementary School is $15,962, which is the 5th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Harrison School District No. 2.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Otero Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Otero Elementary School 684th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Otero 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 Otero Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Otero Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 66.54 286th 808 64.6%
2005 52.73 438th 823 46.8%
2006 42.07 514th 829 38.0%
2007 43.99 528th 852 38.0%
2008 31.79 621st 849 26.9%
2009 53.72 440th 872 49.5%
2010 56.70 444th 925 52.0%
2011 60.46 400th 935 57.2%
2012 41.26 595th 935 36.4%
2013 55.16 458th 954 52.0%
2014 53.40 470th 962 51.1%
2015 53.02 401st 938 57.2%
2016 41.37 491st 914 46.3%
2017 44.28 463rd 929 50.2%
2018 39.22 530th 917 42.2%
2019 45.34 495th 965 48.7%
2021 24.86 569th 710 19.9%
2022 34.60 573rd 921 37.8%
2023 30.18 607th 933 34.9%
2024 24.45 684th 943 27.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Otero Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 118th 308 61.7%
2019 64.27 84th 332 74.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Otero Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.61 464th 758 38.8%
2023 38.59 393rd 642 38.8%
2024 28.90 487th 684 28.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Otero Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.62 390th 764 49.0%
2023 22.63 502nd 649 22.7%
2024 13.48 606th 683 11.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Otero Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.47 54th 270 80.0%
2024 57.93 88th 242 63.6%
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Rank History for White students at Otero Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.21 251st 337 25.5%
2019 31.36 420th 596 29.5%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Open Quote Staff goes above and beyond to serve special needs and requirements of all students and teachers are welcoming and knowledgeable. This school has been a huge blessing to my two boys Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, February 7, 2020

Open Quote I love Otero Elementary School!! The teachers and staff are the best! They care about the students and it shows!! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 20, 2011

Open Quote There is a disconnect between the staff and parents. The office staff have an air of being bothered when you ask a question. The Principle and Vice Principle seem to think they are above just about everyone in the human race. They talk down to you. Treat you like you haven't a clue what is happening around you.
Teachers seem genuine enough, but it also seems like they have almost been placed there to follow the 'lead' of what they are told to do. Children who are perfect seem to be liked, and others who aren't perfect seem to be singled out. If your kid ever has a bad day, they won't let you forget it. Often talking about the habitual problem your child has after once incident....like where was this information when it first happened?
You might as well move your kid to a new school, they'll will be labelled, and you will never see a genuine look from the staff again. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Otero Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 161 39 29 34 7 n/a n/a 0 270
1990 193 64 25 49 2 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 183 53 28 49 3 n/a n/a 0 316
1992 199 49 41 53 3 n/a n/a 0 345
1993 194 50 32 53 4 n/a n/a 0 333
1994 203 51 46 62 4 n/a n/a 0 366
1995 243 48 36 83 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1996 243 48 36 83 1 n/a n/a 0 411
1997 274 60 38 92 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 254 59 43 81 3 n/a n/a 0 440
1999 247 62 34 100 3 n/a n/a 0 446
2000 270 52 34 113 6 n/a n/a 0 475
2001 257 60 36 137 8 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 221 68 16 74 6 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 221 68 16 74 6 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 253 79 32 92 10 n/a n/a 0 466
2005 200 66 26 94 5 n/a n/a 0 391
2006 199 70 29 103 7 n/a n/a 0 408
2007 179 76 34 104 4 n/a n/a 0 397
2008 158 81 37 103 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2009 177 86 39 98 7 n/a n/a 0 407
2010 155 91 39 129 11 n/a n/a 0 425
2011 134 66 21 129 6 6 36 0 398
2012 210 64 32 104 11 5 17 0 443
2013 204 26 39 100 10 1 8 0 388
2014 158 55 15 107 4 6 35 0 380
2015 134 48 17 128 3 5 35 0 370
2016 159 40 9 122 6 9 35 0 380
2017 140 40 12 122 11 8 31 0 364
2018 136 43 8 110 6 9 33 0 345
2019 141 30 7 122 3 5 29 0 337
2020 118 40 9 121 0 5 24 0 317
2021 91 33 9 119 0 6 25 0 283
2022 80 41 11 118 1 0 32 0 283
2023 92 56 10 146 2 2 43 0 351

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 Otero Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 270 16.4 16.4 24.1
1990 333 18.2 18.2 32.4
1991 316 21.7 14.5 28.5
1992 345 22.0 15.6 31.9
1993 333 20.0 16.7 36.9
1994 366 20.9 17.5 33.1
1995 411 25.0 16.4 27
1996 411 25.0 16.4 27
1997 465 25.1 18.5 26.5
1998 440 26.0 16.9 28
1999 446 26.8 16.6 28.3
2000 475 31.5 15.1 42.9
2001 498 32.0 15.6 37.6
2002 385 26.3 14.6 32.2
2003 385 26.3 14.6 32.2
2004 466 32.0 14.6 36.7
2005 391 33.0 11.8 38.4
2006 408 26.0 15.7 45.1
2007 397 29.0 13.7 47.4
2008 380 27.5 13.8 54.2
2009 407 25.0 16.3 53.1
2010 425 27.8 15.2 56.5
2011 398 24.5 16.1 51.5
2012 443 26.0 17.0 53
2013 388 23.5 16.5 64.9
2014 380 25.0 15.2 66.6
2015 370 26.0 14.2 63
2016 380 26.0 14.6 67.1
2017 364 23.7 15.3 65.7
2018 345 23.9 14.3 58.6
2019 337 24.0 14.0 68.5
2020 317 22.0 14.4 68.8
2021 283 20.0 14.1 63.6
2022 283 17.1 16.5 56.5
2023 351 24.0 14.6 54.1

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 Otero Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 270 16.4 16.4 24.1
1990 333 18.2 18.2 32.4
1991 316 21.7 14.5 28.5
1992 345 22.0 15.6 31.9
1993 333 20.0 16.7 36.9
1994 366 20.9 17.5 33.1
1995 411 25.0 16.4 27
1996 411 25.0 16.4 27
1997 465 25.1 18.5 26.5
1998 440 26.0 16.9 28
1999 446 26.8 16.6 28.3
2000 475 31.5 15.1 42.9
2001 498 32.0 15.6 37.6
2002 385 26.3 14.6 32.2
2003 385 26.3 14.6 32.2
2004 466 32.0 14.6 36.7
2005 391 33.0 11.8 38.4
2006 408 26.0 15.7 45.1
2007 397 29.0 13.7 47.4
2008 380 27.5 13.8 54.2
2009 407 25.0 16.3 53.1
2010 425 27.8 15.2 56.5
2011 398 24.5 16.1 51.5
2012 443 26.0 17.0 53
2013 388 23.5 16.5 64.9
2014 380 25.0 15.2 66.6
2015 370 26.0 14.2 63
2016 380 26.0 14.6 67.1
2017 364 23.7 15.3 65.7
2018 345 23.9 14.3 58.6
2019 337 24.0 14.0 68.5
2020 317 22.0 14.4 68.8
2021 283 20.0 14.1 63.6
2022 283 17.1 16.5 56.5
2023 351 24.0 14.6 54.1

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 Otero Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,733
2020 $13,263
2021 $14,655
2022 $13,979
2023 $15,962

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Otero Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 495th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 607th of 933 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Otero Elementary School)45.348
 2.7%
   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 (Otero Elementary School)51.942
 9.9%
   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 (Otero Elementary School)45.534.1
 11.4%
   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 (Otero Elementary School)12.719.5
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Harrison School District No. 2)32.523
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Otero Elementary School)24.110.7
 13.4%
   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 (Otero Elementary School)40.733.9
 6.8%
   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 (Otero Elementary School)44.410.7
 33.7%
   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 (Otero Elementary School)43.838.8
 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 (Otero Elementary School)36.223.8
 12.4%
   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 Students337351
 4.2%
African American3056
 86.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian710
 42.9%
Hispanic122146
 19.7%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White14192
 34.8%
Two or More Races2943
 48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.5%54.1%
 14.4%


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Otero Elementary School ranks 684th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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

Middle : Fox Meadow Middle School
High : Harrison High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Otero Elementary School.

Students at Otero Elementary School are 42% Hispanic, 26% White, 16% African American, 12% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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