Elementary Schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49

The El Paso County Colorado School District 49 encompasses 17 elementary schools serving grades ranging from Pre-K to 8th. The schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 121 to 1,127, and include both public and public charter institutions. While the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, the data reveals several standout schools that are performing well above the district and state averages.

Meridian Ranch Elementary School consistently outperforms its peers on CMAS assessments for English Language Arts and Math, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking in the top 30% of Colorado elementary schools. Similarly, Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning excels in English Language Arts, with 60-70% of students proficient or above across all grade levels, and Rocky Mountain Classical Academy performs well above the district average in 5th and 8th grade Science, as well as 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts.

While some schools in the district excel, there are significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. The district's charter schools generally outperform the traditional public schools, which may warrant further investigation into their practices and approaches. Additionally, the district's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.7% across all schools, likely contribute to the achievement gaps observed and should be a priority for the district to address.