Serving 121 students in grades 2-5, Allies 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Allies's student population of 121 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Allies 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 Allies is 0.54, 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
#1770 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allies's ranking?
Allies is ranked #1770 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Allies?
121 students attend Allies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Allies students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allies?
Allies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allies offer ?
Allies offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Allies part of?
Allies is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
School Calendar
View the Allies yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day for K, 6th grade & 9th grade
August 01, 2025 (Friday)
First day for all students
August 04, 2025 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 13, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break, Schools Closed
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
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