Below Average
#1567 of 1,815 schools in CO
Carmel Community 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 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1700 SOUTH CHELTON ROAD, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
- Math 11% vs CO 36% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carmel Community School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Carmel Community 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 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$56,681
Median home value
$276,900
Median rent
$1,299/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
46.7%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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 | 0.3 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Monterey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Atlas Preparatory Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Mountain Vista Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 609 | 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.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #23 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
Carmel Community 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 Carmel Community School
Carmel Community 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 551 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,567 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmel Community School
What grades does Carmel Community School serve?
Carmel Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Carmel Community School?
Carmel Community School has an enrollment of approximately 551 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Community School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmel Community School rank in CO?
Carmel Community School ranks #1,567 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Carmel Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmel Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Carmel Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmel Community School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carmel Community School a charter school?
No, Carmel Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmel Community School a Title I school?
No, Carmel Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmel Community School?
90.4% of students at Carmel Community 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 551
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.4%
- Phone
- (719) 579-3210
- Area population (ZIP 80910)
- 31,840
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
Official sources & links
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 80910; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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