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Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 public elementary schools serving 16,284 students in Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
40 Schools
1,487 Schools
# Students
25,719 Students
603,019 Students
# Teachers
1,604 Teachers
38,264 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 179 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
# American Indian Students
81 Students
3,673 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,083 Students
20,272 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4,136 Students
210,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
35%
# Black Students
739 Students
28,178 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
17,526 Students
306,029 Students
% White Students
68%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
72 Students
1,897 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,082 Students
32,094 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
378
24,967
# Students in K Grade:
1,693
58,273
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,714
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,759
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,796
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,780
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,822
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,977
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,051
59,612
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,981
61,186
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,273
7,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,189
7,313
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,157
6,902
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,149
7,921
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,157 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,657 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$313 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$326 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,157
$15,418
Spending / Student
$12,657
$15,735
Best Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Classical Academy Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
975 Stout Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 484-0081
Grades: K-6
| 1,874 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10095 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4800
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4800
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1810
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-1810
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #44.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Chinook Trail Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11795 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5700
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5700
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Journey K8
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1940
Grades: K-8
| 158 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rockrimmon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
194 W Mikado Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5200
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5200
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #88.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #99.
Academy International Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Challenger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10215 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3000
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #1111.
Antelope Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Chinook Trail Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9750 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1576
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-1576
Grades: 6-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Grades: K-5
| 349 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Edith Wolford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
825 Allegheny Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-4500
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-4500
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #1616.
Pioneer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3663 Woodland Hills Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 234-5000
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 234-5000
Grades: K-5
| 348 students
Rank: #1717.
Eagleview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Vindicator Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-3400
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #1818.
Explorer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1919.
Ranch Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #2020.
Timberview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8680 Scarborough Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3600
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #2121.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8025 Telegraph Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5100
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #2222.
The Da Vinci Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #2323.
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9150 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3200
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #2424.
Douglass Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4610 Douglass Drive
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4200
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4200
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2525.
New Summit Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7899 Lexington Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 283-1731
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 283-1731
Grades: K-8
| 628 students
Rank: #2626.
Encompass Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3602 Daydreamer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #2727.
Legacy Peak Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Wolf Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5900
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #2828.
High Plains Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2248 Vintage Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #2929.
Frontier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3755 Meadow Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4600
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
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