Chipeta Elementary School
Tel:
(719)328-5500
- Chipeta Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Chipeta Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Chipeta Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Chipeta Elementary School's student population of 481 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2009) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 481 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Chipeta Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,718 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chipeta Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #43 out of 1718 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 33% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 75% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chipeta Elementary School is Colorado Springs Early Colleges (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eagleview Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Trailblazer Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Trailblazer Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 340 students
1.0 miles
2015 Wickes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719)328-6300 1.0 PK-6 340 - Colorado Springs Eagleview Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 962 students
1.6 miles
1325 Vindicator Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719)234-3400 1.6 6-8 962 - Colorado Springs Jackson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
2.0 miles
4340 Edwinstowe Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)328-5800 2.0 PK-5 411 - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Early Colleges Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 664 students
2.1 miles
4405 North Chestnut St
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719)955-4675 2.1 9-12 664 - Colorado Springs Foothills Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 432 students
2.3 miles
825 Allegheny Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719)234-4500 2.3 K-5 432
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