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El Paso County Colorado School District 49 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 25,063 students in El Paso County Colorado School District 49. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
30 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
25,063 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
1,316 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 54% has decreased from 56% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 179 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
29%
Graduation Rate
54%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)37.3%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
33%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,592 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$368 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$341 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,663
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,592
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pikes Peak Early College
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Springs Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4350 Centerville Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Gr: K-12 | 1,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Gr: K-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Remington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2825 Pony Tracks Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Vista Ridge High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6888 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,473 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4620 Antelope Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Gr: K-8 | 1,162 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Falcon High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10255 Lambert Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5522
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5522
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Tree Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8579 Eastonville Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Gr: K-12 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Mountain View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Meadowbrook Parkway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Gr: K-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stetson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4910 Jedediah Smith Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Inspiration View Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9233 Vista Del Pico Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 201-8026
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 201-8026
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8308 Del Rio Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6464 Peterson Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Gr: K-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Springs Studio For Academic Excellence
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8940
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8940
Gr: 6-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Sand Creek High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7005 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1160
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6350 Windom Peak Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Piros Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5210
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5210
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Odyssey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6275 Bridlespur Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
Grand Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Gr: K-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11243 Londonderry Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Gr: PK-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2323.
Falcon Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9755 Towner Avenue
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Gr: 6-8 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2424.
Power Technical
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2460 Waynoka Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Gr: 6-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2525.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Winnebago Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5299
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5299
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2626.
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12050 Falcon Highway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5272
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5272
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2727.
Patriot High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11990 Swingline Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Gr: 6-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
Allies
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6275 Bridlespur Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1100
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1100
Gr: 2-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Charter School
2525 Canada Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 238-6926
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 238-6926
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 manages 29 public schools serving 25,063 students.
What is the rank of El Pasountylorado School District 49?
El Pasountylorado School District 49 is ranked #71 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasountylorado School District 49?
49% of El Pasountylorado School District 49 students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Pasountylorado School District 49?
El Pasountylorado School District 49 has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is El Pasountylorado School District 49's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,592 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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