Chipeta Elementary School
Chipeta Elementary School serves 481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 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 and Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #60 out of 1768 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 34% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 75% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 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 Early Colleges Colorado Springs (2.2 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Trailblazer Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 340 students10
1.0 miles
2015 Wickes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-6300 1 PK-6 340 - Colorado Springs Eagleview Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 962 students10
1.6 miles
1325 Vindicator Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-3400 1.6 6-8 962 - Colorado Springs Jackson Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 411 students10
2.0 miles
4340 Edwinstowe Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5800 2 PK-5 411 - Colorado Springs Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs Charter School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 664 students10
2.2 miles
4405 North Chestnut St, suite
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 955-4675 2.2 9-12 664 - Colorado Springs Foothills Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 432 students10
2.3 miles
825 Allegheny Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-4500 2.3 K-5 432
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