Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 1734 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
67%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Da Vinci School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School?
522 students attend Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School?
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School part of?
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School located?
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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