Very Good
#582 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 32% in state
Grand Mountain School
Elementary School · School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of · Colorado Springs, CO
A School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11060 FONTAINE BOULEVARD, Colorado Springs, CO 80925
- Math 26% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Mountain School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 17 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grand Mountain 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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
$107,955
Median home value
$441,100
Median rent
$2,260/mo
College educated
44.2%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80925; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Eagleside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 354 | Compare → |
| Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 667 | 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.
School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #4 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,732NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Mountain School is listed in School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Mountain School
Grand Mountain School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of School District No. 3 in the County of EL Paso and State of, serving approximately 1,041 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Mountain School
What grades does Grand Mountain School serve?
Grand Mountain School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Grand Mountain School?
Grand Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 1,041 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Mountain School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Mountain School rank in CO?
Grand Mountain School ranks #582 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Grand Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Grand Mountain School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Mountain School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Grand Mountain School a charter school?
No, Grand Mountain School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Mountain School a Title I school?
No, Grand Mountain School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Mountain School?
36.6% of students at Grand Mountain 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (719) 391-3470
- Area population (ZIP 80925)
- 17,016
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 80925; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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