Pikes Peak Elementary School (Closed 2024)

1520 Verde Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pikes Peak Elementary School 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CO)
#1531 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
32%
25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
36%
Black
14%
5%
White
21%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pikes Peak Elementary School's ranking?
Pikes Peak Elementary School is ranked #1531 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pikes Peak Elementary School?
307 students attend Pikes Peak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Pikes Peak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pikes Peak Elementary School?
Pikes Peak Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pikes Peak Elementary School offer ?
Pikes Peak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pikes Peak Elementary School part of?
Pikes Peak Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Pikes Peak Elementary School located?
Pikes Peak Elementary School is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.

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