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The Vanguard School (Elementary)

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Public, Charter Grades K-6

1,060

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

(719) 471-1999

District: Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.5%

Hispanic:

26.4%

Two or more races:

11.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 96th percentile in 2011 → 85th in 2021

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (58% vs 35% meeting standards)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2011

Students meeting standards (2020-2021) ?

This school58%

District avg62%

Colorado avg35%

Not ranked this year

The Vanguard School (Elementary) did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

2^nd of 115Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 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
2021	84.6	106 of 710	85.1%	★★★★☆
2019	84.6	121 of 965	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	87.5	93 of 917	89.9%	★★★★☆
2017	84.9	109 of 929	88.3%	★★★★☆
2016	77.2	170 of 914	81.4%	★★★★☆
2015	74.9	205 of 938	78.1%	★★★★☆
2014	88.3	77 of 962	92.0%	★★★★★
2013	90.0	55 of 954	94.2%	★★★★★
2012	90.8	48 of 935	94.9%	★★★★★
2011	91.4	38 of 935	95.9%	★★★★★
2010	93.1	24 of 925	97.4%	★★★★★
2009	92.1	32 of 872	96.3%	★★★★★
2008	89.6	43 of 849	94.9%	★★★★★
2007	90.3	39 of 852	95.4%	★★★★★
2006	93.2	14 of 829	98.3%	★★★★★
2005	87.3	67 of 823	91.9%	★★★★★
2004	92.0	29 of 808	96.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	73.9	103 of 351	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	79.3	127 of 758	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	80.5	96 of 690	86.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	89.9	2 of 30	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	91.9	9 of 270	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	84.0	12 of 172	93.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	95.5	3 of 75	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	94.4	4 of 332	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	91.5	11 of 308	96.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	80.3	72 of 352	79.5%	★★★★☆
2019	81.2	116 of 764	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	84.4	85 of 693	87.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2021	74.4	70 of 288	75.7%	★★★★☆
2019	70.8	143 of 596	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	75.4	73 of 337	78.3%	★★★★☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)96th percentile+11 vs school

Hispanic (2021)93rd percentile+8 vs school

Male (2021)80th percentile-6 vs school

White (2021)76th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2021)71st percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2020-2021) ?

English Language Arts65%+22 vs state

Math51%+25 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, June 22, 2017

Enrolled my child without notify me first and then expelled my child without letting me defend her. The staff is very rude when I called to check on the grades and never mail me any her school progress I had to come to the school to receive any paperworks. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, August 26, 2014

CMCA/Vanguard is an outstanding school. The focus is on academic excellence and character development. The staff, administration and board of directors, are dedicated to the mission and have strong moral values. From the time a child enters the school, they are taught at a very thorough level, in every subject. Students are expected to perform highly, and do so, because of the curriculum and direct instruction. It is not a school for everyone. If you are looking for a school where academic excellence and strong moral values are expected, this is the school for you. If not, there are many choices in, and around, Colorado Springs. Thank you, CMCA/Vanguard, for providing an opportunity for our children to receive an outstanding education, when so many other schools are failing our kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, November 9, 2010

My daughter has attended CMCA for the last 4 years. She is working way above grade level and is encouraged to excel everyday, both as a student and a person. The unique teaching style employed by the teachers keeps the kids on their toes and actively engaged. The core subjects are taught in smaller leveled groups allowing the students to work to their potential regardless of what grade they are in. It is the closest you can get to a private school in the public system.

It is a challenging program. Almost any student can succeed at CMCA but they do need to put effort into their work. There is no "fluff" grading at this school. These kids really know what they have been taught.

CMCA is by far my first choice in all of Colorado Springs for Elementary, Middle school and High School (which is the Vanguard School). Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CMAS English Language Arts (2025)							CMAS Math (2025)							CMAS Science (2025)		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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
The Vanguard School (Elementary)	Public, Charter	K-6	1832 South Wahsatch	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	Yes	No	No	Yes	(719) 471-1999	949	55	17.1	23.7%	426 (44.9%)	51 (5.4%)	300 (31.6%)	63 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.8%)	101 (10.6%)	68.8	278^th of 950 public elementary schools	70.7%		81.4	159^th of 943 public elementary schools	83.1%	119	47.4	58.1	57.7	66.7			57.3	50.4	37.7	46.3	48.4			45.9	50.7		$6,482
Stratton Meadows Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	610 Brookshire Avenue	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2190	290	25	11.4	83.8%	53 (18.3%)	30 (10.3%)	180 (62.1%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)	7.9	921^st of 950 public elementary schools	3.1%		13.6	828^th of 943 public elementary schools	12.2%	93	17.0	9.3	22.2				16.3			10.4					8.3		$20,924
Broadmoor Elementary School	Public	K-6	440 W Cheyenne Mountain Blvd	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	No	(719) 475-6130	327	21	15.4	18.3%	237 (72.5%)	3 (0.9%)	47 (14.4%)	7 (2.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.5%)	90.4	71^st of 950 public elementary schools	92.5%		90.7	70^th of 943 public elementary schools	92.6%	1	63.0	58.5	78.3	71.4			68.1	76.6	53.7	78.7	68.8			69.9	73.3		$13,313
Skyway Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	1100 Mercury Drive	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 475-6150	301	23	13.0	39.5%	188 (62.5%)	9 (3.0%)	74 (24.6%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.0%)	73.5	240^th of 950 public elementary schools	74.7%		65.4	309^th of 943 public elementary schools	67.2%	69	60.9		66.7	58.7				60.9		50.0	39.1				45.2		$14,895
Oak Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3333 Oak Creek Drive West	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 579-2175	235	19	12.3	74.9%	62 (26.4%)	18 (7.7%)	126 (53.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.5%)	26.3	654^th of 950 public elementary schools	31.2%		44	490^th of 943 public elementary schools	48.0%	164	28.9	40.0	31.6				33.3	22.7	30.0	21.1				24.6	23.7		$19,002
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 Manitoba Drive	Colorado Springs	80910	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-2900	299	24	12.5	88.6%	73 (24.4%)	39 (13.0%)	149 (49.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (11.7%)	9.2	902^nd of 950 public elementary schools	5.1%		9.1	900^th of 943 public elementary schools	4.6%	2	16.3	10.3	22.0				16.7	18.4	10.0	13.7				14.3	9.8		$22,654
Mountain Vista Community School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	2550 Dorset Drive	Colorado Springs	80910	El Paso County	Harrison School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	Yes	(719) 579-3400	590	44	13.3	72.5%	106 (18.0%)	89 (15.1%)	330 (55.9%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.3%)	40.4	523^rd of 950 public elementary schools	44.9%		41.9	503^rd of 943 public elementary schools	46.7%	20	30.9	44.1	52.9	41.7	45.1	45.2	43.3	44.4	30.5	30.8	25.6	12.0	19.4	25.8	21.6	23.3	$17,784
Gold Camp Elementary School	Public	K-6	1805 Preserve Drive	Colorado Springs	80906	El Paso County	Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12	No	No	No	No	(719) 327-2820	435	31	14.0	16.3%	341 (78.4%)	3 (0.7%)	47 (10.8%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.8%)	86.6	112^th of 950 public elementary schools	88.2%		88	96^th of 943 public elementary schools	89.8%	16	57.6	59.7	74.6	74.3			66.9	60.6	47.6	67.2	67.6			61.1	76.1		$13,214
Buena Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	924 W Pikes Peak Ave	Colorado Springs	80905	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-4100	194	18	11.0	35.1%	130 (67.0%)	3 (1.5%)	47 (24.2%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (6.2%)	71.3	260^th of 950 public elementary schools	72.6%		57.8	384^th of 943 public elementary schools	59.3%	124			50.0				53.4	56.5						48.3	58.3		$27,436
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	835 East St Vrain Street	Colorado Springs	80903	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 328-2700	265	20	13.3	66.8%	120 (45.3%)	18 (6.8%)	93 (35.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	30 (11.3%)	30.2	612^th of 950 public elementary schools	35.6%		31.6	596^th of 943 public elementary schools	36.8%	16	29.8	18.2	44.7				32.7	31.9						22.2	28.9		$22,732

Frequently Asked Questions about The Vanguard School (Elementary)

What is the racial makeup of The Vanguard School (Elementary)?

Students at The Vanguard School (Elementary) are 53% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

How many students attend The Vanguard School (Elementary)?

In the 2020-21 school year, 1,060 students attended The Vanguard School (Elementary).

What district is The Vanguard School (Elementary) in?

Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12

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