The Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind is a K-12 residential school, located on Knob Hill, one mile east of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the famous laboratory of Nikola Tesla.
Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind 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 5:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind's student population of 160 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1874
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind 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 Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind is 0.66, 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.
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%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
38%
36%
Black
9%
5%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind's ranking?
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind is ranked #1770 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind often compared to?
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blindis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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).
What is the graduation rate of Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind?
The graduation rate of Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind?
160 students attend Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind?
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind offer ?
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind part of?
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind is part of Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind School District.
In what neighborhood is Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind located?
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind is located in the Middle Shooks Run neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO.
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