Serving 631 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Chinook Trail Elementary School's student population of 631 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinook Trail Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#151 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
63%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinook Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Chinook Trail Elementary School is ranked #151 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chinook Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Chinook Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Chinook Trail Elementary School?
631 students attend Chinook Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Chinook Trail Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinook Trail Elementary School?
Chinook Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Chinook Trail Elementary School offer ?
Chinook Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chinook Trail Elementary School part of?
Chinook Trail Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Chinook Trail Elementary School located?
Chinook Trail Elementary School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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