Serving 520 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Patriot 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 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Patriot Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Patriot Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patriot 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 Patriot Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#1213 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
28%
36%
Black
10%
5%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
27%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patriot Elementary School's ranking?
Patriot Elementary School is ranked #1213 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Patriot Elementary School?
520 students attend Patriot Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Patriot Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patriot Elementary School?
Patriot Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Patriot Elementary School offer ?
Patriot Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Patriot Elementary School part of?
Patriot Elementary School is part of Fountain School District No. 8 In The County Of El Paso An.
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