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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 2024 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 24,765 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 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
32 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
24,765 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
1,195 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 52% has decreased from 61% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 180 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Graduation Rate
52%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.61
# American Indian Students
156 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
507 Students
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,150 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
29%
35%
# Black Students
1,107 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
13,509 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
80 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,256 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
388
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
1,553
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,493
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,480
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,494
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,450
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,507
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,557
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,507
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,503
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,856
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,142
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,592
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,243
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,787 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,810 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$292 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$243 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,787
$15,247
Spending / Student
$9,810
$15,560
Best El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8308 Del Rio Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #22.
Pikes Peak Early College
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8941
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Allies
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Bridlespur Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1100
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1100
Grades: 2-5
| 120 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Patriot High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11990 Swingline Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5505
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Falcon High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10255 Lambert Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5522
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5522
Grades: 9-12
| 1,279 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sand Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7005 North Carefree Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1160
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-1160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #77.
Springs Studio For Academic Excellence
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6113 Constitution Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8940
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 494-8940
Grades: K-12
| 424 students
Rank: #88.
Vista Ridge High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6888 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 494-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,644 students
Rank: #99.
Liberty Tree Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8579 Eastonville Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 338-6470
Grades: K-11
| 647 students
Rank: #1010.
Springs Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Centerville Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #1111.
Remington Elementary School
(Math: 38% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 628 students
Rank: #1212.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #1313.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6753 Shimmering Creek Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Inspiration View Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11925 Antlers Ridge Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 522-2580
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #1616.
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7094 Cottonwood Tree Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 570-0075
Grades: K-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #1717.
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4620 Antelope Ridge
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Grades: K-8
| 1,096 students
Rank: #1818.
Odyssey Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6275 Bridlespur Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1919.
Skyview Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6350 Windom Peak Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 495-5566
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #2020.
Grand Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7036 Cowpoke Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 495-7360
Grades: K-8
| 618 students
Rank: #2121.
Mountain View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2120 Meadowbrook Parkway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 623-4116
Grades: K-7
| 354 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11243 Londonderry Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Stetson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4910 Jedediah Smith Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #2424.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Winnebago Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5299
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5299
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2525.
Power Technical Early College
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Canada Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 302-9025
Grades: 6-12
| 340 students
Rank: #2626.
Falcon Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9755 Towner Avenue
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5232
Grades: 6-8
| 924 students
Rank: #2727.
Falcon Elementary School Of Technology
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12050 Falcon Highway
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5272
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5272
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #2828.
Goal Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
304 S. Victoria Ave
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Pueblo, CO 81003
(877) 776-4625
Grades: 9-12
| 5,328 students
Rank: #2929.
Horizon Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1750 Piros Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5210
Colorado Springs, CO 80915
(719) 495-5210
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: n/an/a
11990 Swingline Rd
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-1149
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-1149
Grades: K-12
| 531 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy
Charter School
6464 Peterson Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 428-4940
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
4620 Antelope Ridge Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 622-8000
Grades: K-12
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 manages 32 public schools serving 24,765 students.
What is the rank of El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 is ranked #71 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Paso County Colorado School District 49?
55% of El Paso County Colorado School District 49 students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is El Paso County Colorado School District 49's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,810 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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