Special Programs serves 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers (00-01)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
6%
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Special Programs?
179 students attend Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Special Programs students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Special Programs offer ?
Special Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Special Programs part of?
Special Programs is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso.
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