Very Good
#355 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 20% in state
Douglass Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Usaf Academy, CO
An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
4610 DOUGLASS DRIVE, Usaf Academy, CO 80840
- Math 49% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglass Valley Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglass Valley 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,889
Median rent
$2,223/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80840; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–6 | 3.1 mi | 1,871 | Compare → |
| Woodmen-roberts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| The Da Vinci Academy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Foothills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #13 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglass Valley Elementary School is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglass Valley Elementary School
Douglass Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Usaf Academy, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglass Valley Elementary School
What grades does Douglass Valley Elementary School serve?
Douglass Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Douglass Valley Elementary School?
Douglass Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglass Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglass Valley Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglass Valley Elementary School rank in CO?
Douglass Valley Elementary School ranks #355 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Douglass Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglass Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Douglass Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglass Valley Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Douglass Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Douglass Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglass Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Douglass Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglass Valley Elementary School?
25.4% of students at Douglass Valley 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (719) 234-4200
- Area population (ZIP 80840)
- 6,701
- Area median age
- 20.9
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 80840; 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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