Top Rankings
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An 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 21 public elementary schools serving 8,695 students in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Colorado.
Public Elementary Schools in Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
28 Schools
1,487 Schools
# Students
12,267 Students
603,019 Students
# Teachers
800 Teachers
38,264 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An, 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 80% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15%
29%
Graduation Rate
80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
# American Indian Students
64 Students
3,673 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
287 Students
20,272 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6,457 Students
210,905 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
35%
# Black Students
1,446 Students
28,178 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
2,964 Students
306,029 Students
% White Students
24%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
1,897 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
969 Students
32,094 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
24,967
# Students in K Grade:
1,031
58,273
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,038
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
976
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
989
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
931
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
980
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,025
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
982
59,612
# Students in 8th Grade:
922
61,186
# Students in 9th Grade:
932
7,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
895
7,313
# Students in 11th Grade:
760
6,902
# Students in 12th Grade:
806
7,921
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,438 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 $15,413 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$165 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$189 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,438
$15,418
Spending / Student
$15,413
$15,735
Best Harrison School District No. 2 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 Vanguard School Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: K-6
| 1,058 students
Rank: #22.
James Irwin Charter Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1626 S Murray Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9000
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5525 Astrozon Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 591-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
Otero Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Charmwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #88.
Turman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3245 Springnite Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Grades: PK-5
| 182 students
Rank: #99.
Sand Creek International School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Sand Creek Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3760
Grades: K-8
| 557 students
Rank: #1010.
Aspire Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Loomis Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3254
Grades: K-12
| 123 students
Rank: #1111.
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Brookshire Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 331 students
Rank: #1212.
Wildflower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1313.
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S. Murray
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: K-4
| 267 students
Rank: #1414.
Fox Meadow Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Cheyenne Meadows Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 527-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1515.
Bricker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Giberson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Monterey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2311 Monterey Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2179
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #1818.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1740 Pepperwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Grades: K-8
| 568 students
Rank: #1919.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #2020.
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 South Murray Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 358-7196
Grades: 5-8
| 484 students
Rank: #2121.
Panorama Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2145 South Chelton
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 403 students
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