Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Encompass Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 32% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Encompass Heights Elementary School's student population of 549 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Encompass Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Encompass Heights Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#881 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
15%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
68%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encompass Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Encompass Heights Elementary School is ranked #881 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Encompass Heights Elementary School?
549 students attend Encompass Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Encompass Heights Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Encompass Heights Elementary School?
Encompass Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Encompass Heights Elementary School offer ?
Encompass Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Encompass Heights Elementary School part of?
Encompass Heights Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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