Serving 317 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pinon Valley Elementary School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinon Valley Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#123 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pinon Valley Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pinon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pinon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pinon Valley Elementary School?
317 students attend Pinon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Pinon Valley Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinon Valley Elementary School?
Pinon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pinon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Pinon Valley Elementary School part of?
Pinon Valley Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
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