Pinon Valley Elementary School
Pinon Valley Elementary School serves 363 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Pinon Valley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Pinon Valley Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Pinon Valley Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 363 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Pinon Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Pinon Valley Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #342 out of 1768 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 65% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Pinon Valley Elementary School is Spring Creek Youth Services Center (2.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fox Meadow Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-6 | 341 students10
0.5 miles
5250 Farthing Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 576-3080 0.5 K-6 341 - Colorado Springs Mountainside Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 452 students10
0.6 miles
5506 Harr Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1430 0.6 K-5 452 - Colorado Springs Abrams Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 520 students10
1.0 miles
600 Chiles Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 382-1490 1 K-5 520 - Colorado Springs Otero Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 345 students10
1.1 miles
1650 Charmwood Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2110 1.1 PK-5 345 - Colorado Springs Stratmoor Hills Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 233 students10
1.4 miles
200 Loomis Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2185 1.4 PK-5 233
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