Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Keller Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keller Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Keller Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Keller Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keller Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1302 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
43%
35%
Black
8%
5%
White
41%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keller Elementary School's ranking?
Keller Elementary School is ranked #1302 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Keller Elementary School often compared to?
Keller Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fremont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Keller Elementary School?
393 students attend Keller Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Keller Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keller Elementary School?
Keller Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Keller Elementary School offer ?
Keller Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Keller Elementary School part of?
Keller Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2021
My daughter loves going to school. Staff are kind and easy to work with. My daughter is being challenged and doing great.
5 10/6/2021
My daughter and I love this school.
5 10/6/2021
This is a great school for my daughter. She is challenged and treated with respect. Staff are friendly and easy to work with to get her needs met and keep her growing. (I've tried to write reviews yet they are not showing up. This truly is a great school.)
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