Very Good
#640 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 35% in state
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8025 TELEGRAPH DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
- Math 40% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prairie Hills Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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
39.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Hills 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$111,233
Median home value
$484,900
Median rent
$1,955/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80920; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Explorer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Ranch Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Frontier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 294 | 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.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #29 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
Prairie Hills 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 Prairie Hills Elementary School
Prairie Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 348 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Hills Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Hills Elementary School serve?
Prairie Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Prairie Hills Elementary School?
Prairie Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Hills Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Hills Elementary School rank in CO?
Prairie Hills Elementary School ranks #640 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Prairie Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Prairie Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Hills Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Prairie Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Hills Elementary School?
39.4% of students at Prairie Hills 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
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (719) 234-5100
- Area population (ZIP 80920)
- 38,154
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
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 80920; 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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