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Trailblazer Elementary School

Elementary School · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E · Colorado Springs, CO

A Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

2015 WICKES ROAD, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

  • Math 33% vs CO 40% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs CO 45% (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.3% (2025 CMAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.6% (2025 CMAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 CMAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 CMAS)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$15,835
Chronic Absenteeism22.5%

Students at Trailblazer Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2025 CMAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.

Math Proficiency33%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
40%(2025 CMAS)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 CMAS)
School
State
45%(2025 CMAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 34% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
32%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Trailblazer 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$116,316

Median home value

$570,200

Median rent

$1,800/mo

College educated

61.6%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80919; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Spark Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.7K–110.0 mi205Compare →
Chipeta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0PK–50.9 mi467Compare →
Foothills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–51.4 mi400Compare →
Bristol Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–5Not available271Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E

Schools in district
58
Rank in district
#31 of 57
District spending per student
$15,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Trailblazer Elementary School is listed in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Trailblazer Elementary School

Trailblazer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, serving approximately 222 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,254 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trailblazer Elementary School

What grades does Trailblazer Elementary School serve?

Trailblazer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Trailblazer Elementary School?

Trailblazer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 222 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trailblazer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trailblazer 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 Trailblazer Elementary School rank in CO?

Trailblazer Elementary School ranks #1,254 of 1,815 schools in CO.

What is Trailblazer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trailblazer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Trailblazer Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Trailblazer Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Trailblazer Elementary School a charter school?

No, Trailblazer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Trailblazer Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Trailblazer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Trailblazer Elementary School?

50.0% of students at Trailblazer 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
222
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.5%
Area population (ZIP 80919)
27,539
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
41.9
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 80919; 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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