Special Programs (Closed 2018)
Special Programs served 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 179 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers (00-01) | 3 teachers |
| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 17:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 34% |
| Black | 6% | 5% |
| White | 76% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 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 Special Programs is Community Prep Charter School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is North Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs North Middle School Math: 18% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 656 students10
0.1 miles
612 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2400 0.1 6-8 656 - Colorado Springs Taylor Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 244 students10
0.4 miles
900 East Buena Ventura Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3500 0.4 K-5 244 - Colorado Springs Columbia Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 302 students10
0.6 miles
835 East St Vrain Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2700 0.6 PK-5 302 - Colorado Springs Community Prep Charter School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 340 students10
0.6 miles
332 East Willamette Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 227-8836 0.6 9-12 340 - Colorado Springs Steele Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 291 students10
0.7 miles
1720 North Weber Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4700 0.7 K-5 291
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