Serving 200 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ute Pass Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ute Pass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ute Pass Elementary School's student population of 200 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Ute Pass 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 Ute Pass Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#908 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
14%
36%
Black
n/a
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ute Pass Elementary School's ranking?
Ute Pass Elementary School is ranked #908 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Ute Pass Elementary School?
200 students attend Ute Pass Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ute Pass Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ute Pass Elementary School?
Ute Pass Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ute Pass Elementary School offer ?
Ute Pass Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ute Pass Elementary School part of?
Ute Pass Elementary School is part of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 In The County Of El.
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