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Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,574 students in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E. This district's average charter testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Colorado.
Public Charter Schools in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
58 Schools
269 Schools
# Students
22,740 Students
134,323 Students
# Teachers
1,437 Teachers
7,989 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 71% has increased from 69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
29%
Graduation Rate
71%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.65
# American Indian Students
117 Students
738 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
270 Students
6,434 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,198 Students
46,358 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
35%
# Black Students
1,543 Students
8,291 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
10,489 Students
64,905 Students
% White Students
46%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
84 Students
552 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,039 Students
6,992 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
963
1,670
# Students in K Grade:
1,770
9,953
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,796
10,206
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,800
10,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,638
10,077
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,696
10,185
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,734
10,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,496
11,706
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,506
11,910
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,530
11,613
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,643
8,049
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,659
8,586
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,654
8,882
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,855
10,818
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,172 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,560 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$391 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$331 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,172
$15,473
Spending / Student
$14,560
$15,791
Best Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy For Advanced And Creative Learning
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2510 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 434-6566
Grades: K-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Civa Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4635 Northpark Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 633-1306
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 633-1306
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Community Prep Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Globe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5759 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 630-0577
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 630-0577
Grades: K-7
| 66 students
Rank: #55.
Roosevelt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 South Byron Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 637-0311
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 637-0311
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Eastlake High School Of Colorado Springs
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 271-0145
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 271-0145
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
James Irwin Elementary School - Howard
Charter School
1801 Howard Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 302-9100
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
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