Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School's student population of 206 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School 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 Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1199 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
4%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlas Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #1199 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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
206 students attend Atlas Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Atlas Preparatory Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Atlas Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Atlas Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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