Below Average
#1495 of 1,815 schools in CO
Grand Peak Academy
Elementary School · EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado Springs, CO
An EL Paso County Colorado School District 49 charter elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6464 PETERSON ROAD, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
- Math 38% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Peak Academy score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 41 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Grand Peak Academy 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 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat 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
$136,117
Median home value
$673,900
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80908; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Peak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Banning Lewis Ranch AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,623 | Compare → |
| Ranch Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Technology and Arts AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 501 | 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.
EL Paso County Colorado School District 49
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #28 of 30
- District spending per student
- $11,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Peak Academy is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Peak Academy
Grand Peak Academy is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 631 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,495 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Peak Academy
What grades does Grand Peak Academy serve?
Grand Peak Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Grand Peak Academy?
Grand Peak Academy has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Peak Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Peak Academy is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Peak Academy rank in CO?
Grand Peak Academy ranks #1,495 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Grand Peak Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Peak Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Peak Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Peak Academy has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grand Peak Academy a charter school?
Yes, Grand Peak Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grand Peak Academy a Title I school?
No, Grand Peak Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Peak Academy?
30.0% of students at Grand Peak Academy 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
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (719) 495-7360
- Area population (ZIP 80908)
- 23,358
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 80908; 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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