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#567 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 31% in state

Allies

Elementary School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado Springs, CO

An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 elementary school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

6275 BRIDLESPUR AVENUE, Colorado Springs, CO 80922

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2021)
  • 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change+2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2022
TrendImproving
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-35.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.6:1
District spending per student$11,473

Students at Allies score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 6-year record (2017–2022) and has held near 3% recently.

Show all 6 years by subject
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
3%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2017-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 11 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Allies sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,194/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,457

Median home value

$407,000

Median rent

$1,952/mo

College educated

40.7%

Homeownership

71.9%

Poverty rate

4.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80922; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Odyssey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–50.0 mi416Compare →
Stetson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.6 mi495Compare →
Springs Ranch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–51.1 mi576Compare →
Ridgeview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–51.3 mi599Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

EL Paso County Colorado School District 49

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#6 of 30
District spending per student
$11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allies is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allies

Allies is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 121 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allies

What grades does Allies serve?

Allies serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Allies?

Allies has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allies?

The student-teacher ratio at Allies is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allies rank in CO?

Allies ranks #567 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Allies's MySchoolScout rating?

Allies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Allies?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allies has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2021).

Is Allies a charter school?

No, Allies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allies a Title I school?

No, Allies is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allies?

26.4% of students at Allies qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
121
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Area population (ZIP 80922)
30,388
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
33.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80922; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2017-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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