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Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 981 students in Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
981 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
# American Indian Students
4 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
397 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
35%
# Black Students
31 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
497 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
51%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
76
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
74
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
72
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
73
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
60
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
74
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,522 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,829 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,522
$15,418
Spending / Student
$12,829
$15,735
Best Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellicott Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
399 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Ellicott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Ellicott Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A?
Ellicott School District No. 22 In The County Of El Paso A manages 3 public schools serving 981 students.
What is the rank of Ellicott School District No. 22 In Theunty Of El Paso A?
Ellicott School District No. 22 In Theunty Of El Paso A is ranked #118 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ellicott School District No. 22 In Theunty Of El Paso A?
51% of Ellicott School District No. 22 In Theunty Of El Paso A students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ellicott School District No. 22 In Theunty Of El Paso A?
Ellicott School District No. 22 In Theunty Of El Paso A has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Ellicott School District No. 22 In Theunty Of El Paso A's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,829 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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