Very Good
#459 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 25% in state
Pioneer Technology and Arts 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 80923
- Math 39% vs CO 37% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pioneer Technology and Arts 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
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2022, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (2025 CMAS)
Based on 13 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pioneer Technology and Arts 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$103,556
Median home value
$448,800
Median rent
$1,997/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80923; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 599 | Compare → |
| Banning Lewis Ranch AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,623 | Compare → |
| Stetson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Mountain View AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | Not available | 358 | 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
- #4 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
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is listed in El Paso County Colorado School District 49; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of EL Paso County Colorado School District 49, serving approximately 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #459 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy
What grades does Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy serve?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 501 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy rank in CO?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy ranks #459 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 CMAS).
Is Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy a charter school?
Yes, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy?
30.7% of students at Pioneer Technology and Arts 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
- 501
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (719) 428-4940
- Area population (ZIP 80923)
- 32,333
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 80923; 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, 2022-2025, 2025 CMAS; directory SY 2023–24
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