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El Paso County Colorado School District 49 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 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 24,515 students in El Paso County Colorado School District 49. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
30 Schools
1,932 Schools
# Students
24,515 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
1,239 Teachers
52,809 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which is ranked within the top 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 56% has decreased from 58% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
29%
Graduation Rate
56%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
164 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
466 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,552 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
35%
# Black Students
1,183 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
12,685 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
52%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
84 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,381 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
424
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
1,389
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,505
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,451
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,413
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,426
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,420
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,423
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,475
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,446
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,873
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,296
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,602
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,372
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,907 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,910 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$292 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$243 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,907
$15,418
Spending / Student
$9,910
$15,735
Best El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pikes Peak Early College
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6753 Shimmering Creek Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #44.
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Grades: K-12
| 1,600 students
Rank: #55.
Springs Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Centerville Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Springs Studio For Academic Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8940
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8940
Grades: K-12
| 433 students
Rank: #77.
Remington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2825 Pony Tracks Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #88.
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Grades: K-8
| 396 students
Rank: #99.
Vista Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6888 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,587 students
Rank: #1010.
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4620 Antelope Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Grades: K-8
| 1,132 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty Tree Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8579 Eastonville Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Grades: K-12
| 689 students
Rank: #1212.
Stetson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4910 Jedediah Smith Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1313.
Skyview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6350 Windom Peak Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #1414.
Falcon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10255 Lambert Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5522
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5522
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8308 Del Rio Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #1616.
Grand Peak Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain View Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Meadowbrook Parkway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Grades: K-8
| 393 students
Rank: #1818.
Horizon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Piros Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5210
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5210
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #1919.
Odyssey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6275 Bridlespur Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2020.
Sand Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7005 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1160
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,307 students
Rank: #2121.
Inspiration View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9233 Vista Del Pico Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 201-8026
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 201-8026
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #2222.
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12050 Falcon Highway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5272
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6464 Peterson Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Grades: K-8
| 445 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Power Technical Early College
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Canada Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Grades: 6-12
| 367 students
Rank: #2525.
Falcon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9755 Towner Avenue
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #2626.
Evans Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Winnebago Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5299
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5299
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #2727.
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11243 Londonderry Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #2828.
Patriot High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11990 Swingline Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #2929.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Grades: 9-12
| 5,690 students
Rank: #3030.
Allies
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6275 Bridlespur Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1100
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1100
Grades: 2-5
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 manages 30 public schools serving 24,515 students.
What is the rank of El Pasountylorado School District 49?
El Pasountylorado School District 49 is ranked #66 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasountylorado School District 49?
52% of El Pasountylorado School District 49 students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Pasountylorado School District 49?
El Pasountylorado School District 49 has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is El Pasountylorado School District 49's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,910 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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