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Rudy Elementary School vs. Penrose Elementary School

Should you attend Rudy Elementary School or Penrose Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rudy Elementary School
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Penrose Elementary School
4285 South Nonchalant Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Rudy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Penrose Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rudy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Penrose 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
391 students
336 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rudy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Penrose Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rudy Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Penrose Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rudy Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Penrose Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rudy Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Penrose Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#204 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
#1573 out of 1779 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rudy Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Penrose Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 10% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rudy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in CO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rudy Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Penrose Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rudy Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Penrose Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
49
Kindergarten Students
63
52
Grade 1 Students
69
49
Grade 2 Students
65
45
Grade 3 Students
58
47
Grade 4 Students
57
43
Grade 5 Students
54
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rudy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rudy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rudy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rudy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
48%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rudy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rudy Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Penrose Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rudy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Penrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rudy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Penrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rudy Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Penrose Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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