Serving 1,060 students in grades Kindergarten-6, The Vanguard School (Elementary) ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65% (which was higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
1,060 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
26%
35%
Black
4%
5%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
1,060 students attend The Vanguard School (Elementary).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of The Vanguard School (Elementary) students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
The Vanguard School (Elementary) has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does The Vanguard School (Elementary) offer ?
The Vanguard School (Elementary) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is The Vanguard School (Elementary) part of?
The Vanguard School (Elementary) is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
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