At a glance
Reported students
185
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Turman Elementary School: 185 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
10.6:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 196
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Turman Elementary School
Turman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an. NCES reports 185 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.6:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (49.7%) and White (21.6%). English learners represent 16.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Turman Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.51 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.51
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.6%
- Hispanic49.7%
- Black15.1%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
- Multiracial9.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
235 reported students
Bricker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
269 reported students
Monterey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
286 reported students
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
290 reported students
Giberson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Public schools near Turman Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giberson Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 291 | 0.5 mi |
| Soaring Eagles Community School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–08 | 764 | 0.7 mi |
| Pinello Elementary School Elementary · School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | KG–05 | 301 | 1.2 mi |
| Bricker Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 269 | 1.3 mi |
| Monterey Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 272 | 1.4 mi |
| Centennial Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 340 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Turman Elementary School
What grades does Turman Elementary School serve?
Turman Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an.
How many students attend Turman Elementary School?
Turman Elementary School reported 185 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 196 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Turman Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.6:1, based on 185 students and 17.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Turman Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Turman Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Turman Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Turman Elementary School in?
Turman Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Turman Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Giberson Elementary School (0.5 mi), Soaring Eagles Community School (0.7 mi), Pinello Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.