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Foothills Elementary School

825 ALLEGHENY DR COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80919

About Foothills Elementary School

Foothills Elementary School has received recent attention as one of the best all-around Elementary Schools in Colorado, offering a high percentage of academics, enrichment and community education. Foothills Elementary School serves Kindergarten through Fifth Grade students and provides an average student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Foothills Elementary School students and staff routinely exceed state outputs; about 50% of students are proficient in math and even more students are proficient in reading .Foothills Elementary School has also received award-winning recognition with their STEAM, robotics, Core Knowledge Language Arts, arts enrichment and other advancement programs. As well Foothills Elementary School focuses on social-emotional growth and opportunities. Foothills Elementary is proud to have recently received the John Irwin School of Excellence award for their excellence and will continue to serve as a good, no great Elementary School all around for years to come.

Foothills Elementary School Contact Information

Address

825 ALLEGHENY DR COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80919

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Phone

(719) 234-4500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
400
Total Students
$63151
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 145 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Foothills Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 69.8%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 18.9%
Black 2.6%
Two+ Races 7.1%
Native Am. 1%
White
69.8%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
18.9%
Black
2.6%
Two+ Races
7.1%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 400
44%
176 Female
56%
224 Male

Student Population

400 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

419 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

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FAQ

Q1. Is Foothills elementary one of the best elementary schools in Colorado?

A1. A lot of families in Colorado Springs think Foothills elementary is good because it has good classes, nice teachers, and parents partaking. That is why they seems to signify they chose it for their children.

Q2. How do I get my child in Foothills Elementary?

A2. To get your child in Foothills Elementary, you will have to fill out some forms with the School District. You need to indicate proof of where you live, submit your child's birth certificate, and their shot records so they may attend Foothills Elementary.

Q3. Does Foothills Elementary have programs before or after school?

A3. Foothills Elementary does have before and after school programs, and kids can get homework help, have fun, and learn even more in a safe place.

Q4. How can I become involved as a parent at Foothills Elementary?

A4. Parents can become involved by joining the PTA, volunteering in classrooms, and fundraising for the school. When parents are involved it feels like a family more than a school.

Q5. What technology does Foothills Elementary use in the classroom?

A5. Students use technology in school including smart boards, Chromebooks, and learning apps to further immerse students in learning. Having technology

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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