Penrose Elementary School
4285 South Nonchalant Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917 | (719) 328-7500
- Grades: PK-5
- Student Enrollment: 421
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 421 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-5
- Ranks 582nd out of 938 elementary schools in CO.
School District Details
- Colorado Springs 11 School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,257
- Graduation Rate: 76.6%
- Dropout Rate: 7.0%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.3
- Enrolled Students: 29,673
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 421
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 25.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 208 (49.4%)
- Females: 213 (50.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 43 (10.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 185 (43.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 228 (54.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 1.2% |
| Black | 50 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 21.6% |
| White | 263 | 62.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 28 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 18.5% |
| 1st Grade | 65 | 15.4% |
| 2nd Grade | 72 | 17.1% |
| 3rd Grade | 54 | 12.8% |
| 4th Grade | 63 | 15.0% |
| 5th Grade | 61 | 14.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 40%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:60%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $46,192
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,330 | 36% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $51,740 | 64% |
Source: CO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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