Excellent
#208 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 11% in state
Coperni 3
Elementary School · State Charter School Institute · Colorado Springs, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
755 CITADEL DRIVE WEST, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Math 28% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 30% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coperni 3 score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 17 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
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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Where Coperni 3 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$61,777
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,227/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80909; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Monroe Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 338 | 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.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #10 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Coperni 3 is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coperni 3
Coperni 3 is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coperni 3
What grades does Coperni 3 serve?
Coperni 3 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Coperni 3?
Coperni 3 has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coperni 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Coperni 3 is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coperni 3 rank in CO?
Coperni 3 ranks #208 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Coperni 3's MySchoolScout rating?
Coperni 3 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Coperni 3?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coperni 3 has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Coperni 3 a charter school?
Yes, Coperni 3 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Coperni 3 a Title I school?
No, Coperni 3 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coperni 3?
79.4% of students at Coperni 3 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
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (719) 619-7178
- Area population (ZIP 80909)
- 36,171
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 80909; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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