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#929 of 1,815 schools in CO
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado Springs, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 charter school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7094 COTTONWOOD TREE DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80927
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2021)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Banning Lewis Ranch Academy 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$141,154
Median home value
$530,300
Median rent
$3,109/mo
College educated
55%
Homeownership
93.2%
Poverty rate
1.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80927; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Studio for Academic ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Liberty Tree AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | Not available | 592 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 1,623 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #929 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
What grades does Banning Lewis Ranch Academy serve?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banning Lewis Ranch Academy rank in CO?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks #929 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy a charter school?
Yes, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy a Title I school?
No, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
9.3% of students at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 112
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (719) 570-0075
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 80927)
- 6,957
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 80927; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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