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#50 of 1,815 schools in CO

Top 3% in state

Chipeta Elementary School

Elementary School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO

A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2340 RAMSGATE TERRACE, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

  • Math 75% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 75% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.4% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg+39.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.5 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected+25.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$15,835
Chronic Absenteeism15.4%

Students at Chipeta Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
67%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

24.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Chipeta 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$116,316

Median home value

$570,200

Median rent

$1,800/mo

College educated

61.6%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spark Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.7K–110.9 mi205Compare →
Trailblazer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.9 mi222Compare →
Jackson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–52.0 mi346Compare →
Foothills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–52.2 mi400Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#1 of 57
District spending per student
$15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chipeta Elementary School is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chipeta Elementary School

Chipeta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chipeta Elementary School

What grades does Chipeta Elementary School serve?

Chipeta Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Chipeta Elementary School?

Chipeta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chipeta Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chipeta Elementary 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 Chipeta Elementary School rank in CO?

Chipeta Elementary School ranks #50 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Chipeta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chipeta Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Chipeta Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chipeta Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Chipeta Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Chipeta Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Chipeta Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chipeta Elementary School?

24.2% of students at Chipeta 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
467
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.4%
Area population (ZIP 80919)
27,539
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
41.9
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 80919; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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