Academy International Elementary School

8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy International Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Academy International Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Academy International Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Academy International Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy International Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#193 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
33%
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55-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
14%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
35%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
61%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CO.
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Academy International Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
7%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy International Elementary School's ranking?
Academy International Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Academy International Elementary School often compared to?
Academy International Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy Endeavour Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Academy International Elementary School?
414 students attend Academy International Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Academy International Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy International Elementary School?
Academy International Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Academy International Elementary School offer ?
Academy International Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Academy International Elementary School part of?
Academy International Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Academy International Elementary School located?
Academy International Elementary School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 414 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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