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Antelope Trails Elementary School

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Antelope Trails Elementary School ranks 189 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

189^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Antelope Trails Elementary School is a PK-5 elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO, serving 311 students in the top-rated Academy School District No. 20. This is a consistently strong 4-star school, ranking 189th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools (80th percentile) in 2025-26. The school's standout strength is English Language Arts: 71% proficiency, the highest among nearby schools, well above the district's 61.8% and the state's 44.7%. This is not a one-year fluke — ELA proficiency has stayed between 64.6% and 68.5% over the previous three years, with strong scores across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades.

Math is solid but not a local differentiator — 56.5% proficiency beats the district (54.7%) and state (37.3%), but several nearby schools like The Classical Academy Charter (66.9%) and Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School (62.6%) do better. The 5th-grade year looks like a transition point: math drops to 46.2% and science to 38%, below the district's 45.1% science average and barely above the state's 36.1%. Science results have been volatile, swinging from 56.1% to 38% in recent years, a pattern likely amplified by the small enrollment.

Two trends are worth monitoring. Chronic absenteeism is 18.6% — the highest among nearby schools and well above local peers like Ray E Kilmer Elementary School (9.5%), though still below district and state averages. Free/reduced lunch eligibility has nearly doubled in two years, from 10.7% to 19.6%. A particularly interesting comparison is nearby Bear Creek Elementary School — just 1.18 miles away with similar demographics — yet Bear Creek ranks higher overall and scores much higher in science (59.3% vs. 38%) while Antelope Trails leads in ELA (71% vs. 66%). Overall, Antelope Trails is a dependable, above-average school with a clear literacy focus — a solid choice in an already high-performing district.

311

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,774

Per pupil spending ?

19.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921-2550

(719) 234-4100

District: Academy School District No. 20

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Two or more races:

7.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 83rd percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (60% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school60%

District avg57%

Colorado avg41%

189^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 22Elementary Schools in the Academy School District No. 20

10^th of 114Academy School District No. 20 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	78.4	189 of 946	80.0%	★★★★☆
2025	76.8	213 of 950	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	81.3	160 of 943	83.0%	★★★★☆
2023	74.8	211 of 933	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.3	193 of 921	79.0%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	182 of 710	74.4%	★★★★☆
2019	73.8	223 of 965	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	216 of 917	76.4%	★★★★☆
2017	78.6	170 of 929	81.7%	★★★★☆
2016	79.6	155 of 914	83.0%	★★★★☆
2015	77.2	184 of 938	80.4%	★★★★☆
2014	77.6	193 of 962	79.9%	★★★★☆
2013	79.6	172 of 954	82.0%	★★★★☆
2012	82.4	131 of 935	86.0%	★★★★☆
2011	85.6	106 of 935	88.7%	★★★★☆
2010	86.2	93 of 925	89.9%	★★★★★
2009	85.0	98 of 872	88.8%	★★★★☆
2008	87.9	65 of 849	92.3%	★★★★★
2007	83.9	99 of 852	88.4%	★★★★☆
2006	77.1	161 of 829	80.6%	★★★★☆
2005	74.9	213 of 823	74.1%	★★★★☆
2004	82.7	119 of 808	85.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	62.9	233 of 695	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	66.3	201 of 694	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	72.7	162 of 684	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	62.9	214 of 642	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	73.7	170 of 758	77.6%	★★★★☆
2018	68.7	188 of 690	72.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	77.0	139 of 697	80.1%	★★★★☆
2025	78.7	128 of 700	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	84.6	80 of 683	88.3%	★★★★☆
2023	54.4	283 of 649	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.6	267 of 764	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.3	220 of 693	68.3%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	221 of 547	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.5	198 of 551	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	64.6	188 of 539	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	226 of 525	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.2	213 of 454	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.9	277 of 596	53.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)80th percentile~ school

Female (2026)66th percentile-14 vs school

White (2026)60th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts71%+26 vs state

Math56%+19 vs state

Science38%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, January 21, 2026

My family has had wonderful experiences with Antelope Trails over the last five years. I’m very happy with the small size of the school and the academics offered and individualized when necessary. I have had great interactions with staff and admin and my kids have always loved their teachers. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 7, 2024

Antelope Trails Elementary is a hidden gem!!!!

From the moment you walk through the doors at Antelope Trails Elementary, you are greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that reflects the school's commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. The school has a sweet, small, nostalgic feel to it.

The staff at Antelope trails Elementary are nothing short of remarkable. They are not only highly skilled, but they also go above and beyond by ensuring that every child feels valued, heard, and encouraged to reach their full potential. The teachers and staff have always been approachable and responsive to my family's personal situations or concerns.

As far as academic excellence, Antelope Trails Elementary is top notch. It is an International Baccalaureate (IB) school which provides emphasis and focus on the development of the whole child as inquirer, both in the classroom and world outside. The school also won The James Irwin award in 2023, which is an award given to schools that demonstrate exceptional academic achievement over time. My kids have grown leaps and bounds academically over the years. The school does not require nightly homework so that kids can be kids after school. Teacher's will provide homework if parents desire, but the school values time after school to be well spent with family and doing extracurriculars.

Additional perks are all the extracurricular activities that cater to the student's diverse interests: from chest and science club to art club and sports groups. They also engage families and the community through school dances, fun runs, family breakfast and BBQs, as well as school performances. These activities bring the Antelope Trails community together, making everyone feel like extended family!

I can't say enough good things about this school. My kids have thrived here and we can't imagine going anywhere else! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 24, 2024

My son just completed 4th grade at ATE. He has attended ATE since kindergarten and has loved his experience at the school. ATE's IB curriculum has fostered a love of learning and exploring, as well as, created an environment that encourages kids to take on new challenges. The social environment fosters lots of interaction between students at all levels at his school. Both the teachers and the administration do a fantastic job each and every day, going out of their way to ensure kids have a supportive learning environment. Parents at ATE are both engaged and involved in various activities supporting the school. ATE is a great elementary school and would recommend it to new parents exploring schools for their elementary school -aged kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 24, 2024

We were drawn to AT for the rich IB curriculum. Our experiences teachers and staff have been positive and collaborative. There are several before and after school clubs for a variety of interests, so there is something for everyone. The vibe is welcoming and fun. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)					CMAS Math (2026)					CMAS Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Antelope Trails Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15280 Jessie Drive	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4100	311	21	14.6	19.6%	210 (67.5%)	17 (5.5%)	51 (16.4%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	22 (7.1%)	78.4	189^th of 946 public elementary schools	80.0%		76.8	213^th of 950 public elementary schools	77.6%	24	69.8	73.0	70.6		71.0	59.5	67.6	46.2		56.5	38.0	$15,774
Bear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1330 Creekside Drive	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 488-4770	869	54	16.1	20.4%	608 (70.0%)	14 (1.6%)	148 (17.0%)	19 (2.2%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (8.5%)	83.2	150^th of 946 public elementary schools	84.1%		77.5	206^th of 950 public elementary schools	78.3%	56	72.4	63.3	67.5	60.9	66.0	71.4	67.6	62.5	34.2	58.7	59.3	$12,278
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1810 North Gate Blvd	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-3810	547	29	19.1	12.4%	370 (67.6%)	9 (1.6%)	74 (13.5%)	38 (6.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (9.9%)	83.3	146^th of 946 public elementary schools	84.6%		80.8	167^th of 950 public elementary schools	82.4%	21	64.9	59.4	68.5		64.4	68.8	62.1	58.6		62.6	52.7	$13,455
The Classical Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-6	975 Stout Road	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 484-0081	1,909	126	15.1	13.5%	1,481 (77.6%)	19 (1.0%)	173 (9.1%)	83 (4.3%)	6 (0.3%)	4 (0.2%)	143 (7.5%)	86.2	114^th of 946 public elementary schools	87.9%		88.3	95^th of 950 public elementary schools	90.0%	19	58.7	67.9	64.1	67.1	64.4	71.3	72.8	61.7	60.7	66.9	49.1	$6,956
Monument Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1150 Village Ridge Pt	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 481-1950	612	39	15.7	10.0%	487 (79.6%)	3 (0.5%)	65 (10.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.7%)	51.8	423^rd of 946 public elementary schools	55.3%		56.3	395^th of 950 public elementary schools	58.4%	28	39.5	38.9	57.0		45.3	34.6	43.1	43.6		40.3	43.6	$12,057
The Da Vinci Academy School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1335 Bridle Oak Lane	Colorado Springs	80921	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	Yes	No	No	(719) 234-5400	447	30	14.8	24.4%	232 (51.9%)	39 (8.7%)	96 (21.5%)	32 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.5%)	72.2	241^st of 946 public elementary schools	74.5%		55.6	401^st of 950 public elementary schools	57.8%	160	52.7	60.6	67.1		60.1	54.7	54.9	45.8		51.8	42.3	$14,326
Lewis-Palmer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	No	(719) 488-4750	409	25	16.0	19.1%	310 (75.8%)	3 (0.7%)	55 (13.4%)	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.6%)	77.6	199^th of 946 public elementary schools	79.0%		73.5	241^st of 950 public elementary schools	74.6%	42	46.8	74.1	51.9	61.2	59.3	55.3	70.2	52.8	52.3	57.7	48.1	$13,795
Prairie Winds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	790 King's Deer Point East	Monument	80132	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	No	(719) 559-0800	374	27	13.9	11.5%	283 (75.7%)	2 (0.5%)	38 (10.2%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.8%)	86.1	118^th of 946 public elementary schools	87.5%		81.8	152^nd of 950 public elementary schools	84.0%	34	80.0	69.4	67.3	59.1	68.4	67.6	73.5	59.2	44.4	61.1	62.5	$13,783
Douglass Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	4610 Douglass Drive	Usaf Academy	80840	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-4200	306	22	13.7	22.9%	155 (50.7%)	38 (12.4%)	74 (24.2%)	5 (1.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.5%)	69.6	267^th of 946 public elementary schools	71.8%		62.9	334^th of 950 public elementary schools	64.8%	67	49.0	64.8	55.8		56.8	53.1	64.8	56.8		58.5	25.0	$16,171
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4285 Walker Rd	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38	No	No	No	No	(719) 488-4740	300	23	13.0	16.3%	233 (77.7%)	6 (2.0%)	37 (12.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.3%)	77.4	202^nd of 946 public elementary schools	78.6%		86.4	113^th of 950 public elementary schools	88.1%	89	62.9	70.5	36.8	77.5	62.4	69.4	62.2	47.4	67.5	61.6	37.8	$14,896

Frequently Asked Questions about Antelope Trails Elementary School

How many students attend Antelope Trails Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 311 students attended Antelope Trails Elementary School.

What district is Antelope Trails Elementary School in?

Academy School District No. 20

Is Antelope Trails Elementary School a good school?

Antelope Trails Elementary School ranks 189^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Antelope Trails Elementary School?

Students at Antelope Trails Elementary School are 68% White, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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