Pinon Valley Elementary School

6205 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 327 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pinon Valley Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinon Valley Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#129 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
60-64%
33%
65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
22%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
61%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pinon Valley Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pinon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pinon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pinon Valley Elementary School?
327 students attend Pinon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pinon Valley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon Valley Elementary School?
Pinon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pinon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinon Valley Elementary School part of?
Pinon Valley Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 327 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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