Academy International Elementary School

8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 398 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20% in CO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • 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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School Overview

Academy International Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar

School Rankings

Academy International Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy International Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#248 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
50-54%
33%
63%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
56%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Academy International Elementary School's ranking?
Academy International Elementary School is ranked #248 out of 1,748 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, Rockrimmon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Academy International Elementary School?
398 students attend Academy International Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Academy International Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
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 (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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