Trailblazer Elementary School

2015 Wickes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Trailblazer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Trailblazer Elementary School's student population of 214 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
214 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Trailblazer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Trailblazer Elementary School is 0.55, 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)
#986 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trailblazer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trailblazer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
28%
35%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
61%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Trailblazer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Trailblazer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Trailblazer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trailblazer Elementary School's ranking?
Trailblazer Elementary School is ranked #986 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Trailblazer Elementary School often compared to?
Trailblazer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chipeta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Trailblazer Elementary School?
214 students attend Trailblazer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Trailblazer Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Trailblazer Elementary School?
Trailblazer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Trailblazer Elementary School offer ?
Trailblazer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Trailblazer Elementary School part of?
Trailblazer Elementary School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
In what neighborhood is Trailblazer Elementary School located?
Trailblazer Elementary School is located in the Northwest Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 4 other public schools located in Northwest Colorado Springs.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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