Chinook Trail Elementary School

11795 Grand Lawn Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5% in CO
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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School Overview

Chinook Trail Elementary School's student population of 622 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
622 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chinook Trail Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CO)
#40 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
33%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chinook Trail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
12%
35%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
68%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.51
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Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chinook Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Chinook Trail Elementary School is ranked #40 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Chinook Trail Elementary School often compared to?
Chinook Trail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View 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 33% CO state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Chinook Trail Elementary School?
622 students attend Chinook Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Chinook Trail Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chinook Trail Elementary School?
Chinook Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Chinook Trail Elementary School offer ?
Chinook Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Chinook Trail Elementary School part of?
Chinook Trail Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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