Average
#769 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 42% in state
Ute Pass Elementary School
Elementary School · Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL · Chipita Park, CO
A Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9230 CHIPITA PARK ROAD, Chipita Park, CO 80809
- Math 44% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ute Pass Elementary School score 50% 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 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ute Pass 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average468/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,210
Median home value
$496,000
Median rent
$1,969/mo
College educated
44.1%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manitou Springs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 350 | 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.
Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,374NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ute Pass Elementary School is listed in Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ute Pass Elementary School
Ute Pass Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chipita Park, CO, part of Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the County of EL, serving approximately 200 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ute Pass Elementary School
What grades does Ute Pass Elementary School serve?
Ute Pass Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Ute Pass Elementary School?
Ute Pass Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 200 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ute Pass Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ute Pass Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ute Pass Elementary School rank in CO?
Ute Pass Elementary School ranks #769 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Ute Pass Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ute Pass Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ute Pass Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ute Pass Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ute Pass Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ute Pass Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ute Pass Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ute Pass Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ute Pass Elementary School?
39.5% of students at Ute Pass 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 200
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (719) 685-2227
- Area population (ZIP 80809)
- 892
- Area median age
- 58.9
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 80809; 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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