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#1757 of 1,815 schools in CO
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
A Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1602 S. MURRAY, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- Math 13% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs CO 44% (2025)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Atlas Preparatory Elementary School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2022, to 13% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 13% (2025 CMAS)
Based on 7 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Atlas Preparatory Elementary School 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$63,399
Median home value
$289,500
Median rent
$1,505/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
55%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80916; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Carmel Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Wildflower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Monterey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #28 of 28
- District spending per student
- $14,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is listed in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 282 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,757 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
What grades does Atlas Preparatory Elementary School serve?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlas Preparatory Elementary School rank in CO?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks #1,757 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Atlas Preparatory Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlas Preparatory Elementary School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is Atlas Preparatory Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Atlas Preparatory Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
93.3% of students at Atlas Preparatory Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (719) 358-7196
- Area population (ZIP 80916)
- 40,579
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 80916; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025, 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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