Serving 445 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy's student population of 445 students has grown by 102% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy is 0.56, 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
#1139 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
21%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
62%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy's ranking?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy is ranked #1139 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy often compared to?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Core Knowledge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy?
445 students attend Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy offer ?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy part of?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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