Venetucci Elementary School

Summary:

Venetucci Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 288 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic, African American, and low-income students compared to nearby schools.

Venetucci Elementary's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the School District No. 3 and the state of Colorado averages. However, the school's performance varies significantly among different student subgroups, with White students ranking in the bottom 5% of Colorado elementary schools, while Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status students perform better, ranking in the top 30%. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

Compared to nearby schools, Venetucci Elementary generally underperforms Martin Luther King Junior Elementary and Talbott STEAM Innovation School, which have higher CMAS proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. However, Venetucci outperforms some schools outside its district, such as Mesa Elementary in the Fountain School District No. 8, which has lower academic achievement. The diversity of Venetucci's student population and its higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to the school's academic challenges, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support programs.


Detail:

Public K-5

 405 Willis Drive
       Colorado Springs, CO  80911-2063


(719) 391-3355

District: School District No. 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
623rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,758 Help


Students who attend Venetucci Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Watson Junior High School
High:    Widefield High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
Hispanic:
37.3%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Venetucci Elementary School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.11. (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 Racial makeup is: White (49.1%), Hispanic (37.3%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the School District No. 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Venetucci Elementary School is 13.6, which is the 5th best among 9 elementary schools in the School District No. 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Venetucci Elementary School is $15,758, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the School District No. 3!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Venetucci Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Venetucci Elementary School 623rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Venetucci Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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School District No. 3:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 3 59th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Venetucci Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Venetucci Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.86 416th 808 48.5%
2005 46.87 483rd 823 41.3%
2006 37.75 553rd 829 33.3%
2007 33.86 607th 852 28.8%
2008 44.43 521st 849 38.6%
2009 35.08 621st 872 28.8%
2010 38.90 614th 925 33.6%
2011 48.44 526th 935 43.7%
2012 52.97 476th 935 49.1%
2013 53.62 475th 954 50.2%
2014 52.54 477th 962 50.4%
2015 36.01 568th 938 39.4%
2016 57.72 345th 914 62.3%
2017 50.45 416th 929 55.2%
2018 50.31 413th 917 55.0%
2019 32.84 615th 965 36.3%
2022 39.41 517th 921 43.9%
2023 42.37 498th 933 46.6%
2024 29.11 623rd 943 33.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Venetucci Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.42 42nd 308 86.4%
2019 37.34 217th 332 34.6%
2021 44.27 46th 75 38.7%
2022 64.78 46th 203 77.3%
2023 61.10 78th 265 70.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Venetucci Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.54 286th 690 58.6%
2019 27.12 534th 758 29.6%
2022 37.87 361st 595 39.3%
2024 23.96 521st 684 23.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Venetucci Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.59 454th 693 34.5%
2019 28.30 534th 764 30.1%
2022 30.43 404th 594 32.0%
2023 42.62 359th 649 44.7%
2024 28.88 462nd 683 32.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Venetucci Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.50 85th 270 68.5%
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Rank History for White students at Venetucci Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.92 246th 337 27.0%
2019 14.54 548th 596 8.1%
2021 24.11 256th 288 11.1%
2022 21.42 392nd 454 13.7%
2023 48.98 268th 525 49.0%
2024 9.68 513th 539 4.8%
See the entire list of Best Colorado Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Venetucci Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, September 10, 2010

Open Quote this schools staff is horrible, the front office lady is rude, she bad mouths parents behind there back, and always seems to yell at kids, i talked to her about her attitude, she lied and denies everything thing i confronted her on, this school needs to find a more friendy front desk person!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Venetucci Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 343 55 40 67 3 n/a n/a 0 508
1989 371 59 23 57 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1990 413 63 16 61 1 n/a n/a 0 554
1991 389 51 15 65 2 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 437 68 20 64 2 n/a n/a 0 591
1993 374 46 27 58 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 414 67 32 61 3 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 400 77 32 64 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1996 400 77 32 64 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1997 367 82 39 63 2 n/a n/a 0 553
1998 337 89 35 67 3 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 356 98 24 61 5 n/a n/a 0 544
2000 303 80 21 73 6 n/a n/a 0 483
2001 305 70 17 66 3 n/a n/a 0 461
2002 311 65 20 89 7 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 311 65 20 89 7 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 304 58 15 79 4 n/a n/a 0 460
2005 312 68 17 88 4 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 294 85 13 101 5 n/a n/a 0 498
2007 283 79 13 106 6 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 239 65 19 114 7 n/a n/a 0 444
2009 222 62 20 112 5 n/a n/a 0 421
2010 237 72 19 105 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 202 30 6 123 1 8 43 0 413
2012 213 27 8 136 2 10 49 0 445
2013 240 32 7 121 2 11 47 0 460
2014 217 31 7 121 1 10 50 0 437
2015 197 45 9 139 3 7 51 0 451
2016 222 40 3 151 2 6 47 0 471
2017 226 44 4 170 1 2 36 0 483
2018 231 45 6 157 1 2 42 0 484
2019 227 53 9 154 5 3 44 0 495
2020 175 37 3 105 5 1 25 0 351
2021 154 18 1 90 5 0 28 0 296
2022 132 22 1 107 2 0 23 0 287
2023 140 19 3 102 1 0 23 0 288
2024 137 16 4 104 1 1 16 0 279

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 Venetucci Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 21.9 23.1 n/a
1989 510 23.5 21.7 20
1990 554 25.6 21.6 19.3
1991 522 31.4 16.6 19.5
1992 591 30.3 19.5 18.3
1993 506 27.2 18.6 22.1
1994 577 30.1 19.2 19.9
1995 573 32.1 17.9 20.4
1996 573 32.1 17.9 20.4
1997 553 28.0 19.8 20.1
1998 531 27.0 19.7 20.2
1999 544 29.4 18.5 18.9
2000 483 29.8 16.2 29
2001 461 27.6 16.7 23.9
2002 492 29.2 16.8 29.1
2003 492 29.2 16.8 29.1
2004 460 27.5 16.7 25.9
2005 489 27.5 17.8 30.5
2006 498 30.0 16.6 33.1
2007 487 30.3 16.1 40
2008 444 29.4 15.1 39.6
2009 421 28.3 14.9 49.6
2010 434 28.7 15.0 54.4
2011 413 26.9 15.3 50.8
2012 445 26.8 16.5 51.5
2013 460 27.8 16.5 50
2014 437 29.9 14.6 44.6
2015 451 30.0 15.0 53.9
2016 471 30.0 15.7 56.1
2017 483 29.8 16.1 55.1
2018 484 31.0 15.6 51.9
2019 495 31.2 15.8 55.8
2020 351 26.8 13.0 58.4
2021 296 25.3 11.6 58.1
2022 287 22.0 13.0 57.1
2023 288 23.5 12.2 47.9
2024 279 20.4 13.6 71.3

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 Venetucci Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 508 21.9 23.1 n/a
1989 510 23.5 21.7 20
1990 554 25.6 21.6 19.3
1991 522 31.4 16.6 19.5
1992 591 30.3 19.5 18.3
1993 506 27.2 18.6 22.1
1994 577 30.1 19.2 19.9
1995 573 32.1 17.9 20.4
1996 573 32.1 17.9 20.4
1997 553 28.0 19.8 20.1
1998 531 27.0 19.7 20.2
1999 544 29.4 18.5 18.9
2000 483 29.8 16.2 29
2001 461 27.6 16.7 23.9
2002 492 29.2 16.8 29.1
2003 492 29.2 16.8 29.1
2004 460 27.5 16.7 25.9
2005 489 27.5 17.8 30.5
2006 498 30.0 16.6 33.1
2007 487 30.3 16.1 40
2008 444 29.4 15.1 39.6
2009 421 28.3 14.9 49.6
2010 434 28.7 15.0 54.4
2011 413 26.9 15.3 50.8
2012 445 26.8 16.5 51.5
2013 460 27.8 16.5 50
2014 437 29.9 14.6 44.6
2015 451 30.0 15.0 53.9
2016 471 30.0 15.7 56.1
2017 483 29.8 16.1 55.1
2018 484 31.0 15.6 51.9
2019 495 31.2 15.8 55.8
2020 351 26.8 13.0 58.4
2021 296 25.3 11.6 58.1
2022 287 22.0 13.0 57.1
2023 288 23.5 12.2 47.9
2024 279 20.4 13.6 71.3

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 Venetucci Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,328
2020 $10,654
2021 $12,701
2022 $13,319
2023 $15,758

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Venetucci 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 615th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 498th of 933 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Venetucci Elementary School)38.433.3
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 3)41.936.7
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Venetucci Elementary School)39.737
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (School District No. 3)40.936
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Venetucci Elementary School)4047.9
 7.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 3)4936.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Venetucci Elementary School)3139.6
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (School District No. 3)30.624.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Venetucci Elementary School)31.220.9
 10.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 3)5246.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Venetucci Elementary School)23.734.9
 11.2%
   5th Grade Math (School District No. 3)34.234.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Venetucci Elementary School)36.634.6
 2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 3)48.342.4
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Venetucci Elementary School)31.337.2
 5.9%
   All Grades Math (School District No. 3)31.826.4
 5.4%
   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 Students495288
 41.8%
African American5319
 64.2%
American Indian51
 80%
Asian93
 66.7%
Hispanic154102
 33.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White227140
 38.3%
Two or More Races4423
 47.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.8%47.9%
 7.8%


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

Middle : Watson Junior High School
High : Widefield High School

Students at Venetucci Elementary School are 49% White, 37% Hispanic, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Venetucci Elementary School ranks 623rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 279 students attended Venetucci Elementary School.


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