Chinook Trail Elementary School

Summary:

Chinook Trail Elementary School is a public K-5 school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 631 students and part of the highly-ranked Academy School District No. 20. This school consistently outperforms district and state averages, with students scoring 67.8% proficient in English Language Arts, 63.4% in Math, and 56.9% in Science - well above the district's 61.1%, 50.4%, and 50.9% respectively.

Chinook Trail's diverse student population, with 63.23% White, 13.95% Hispanic, 8.56% Asian, and 9.98% two or more races, is higher than many nearby schools. The school also boasts a highly-ranked Gifted and Talented program and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.1 to 17.1. While Mountain View Elementary and Ranch Creek Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance, Chinook Trail's consistent excellence and focus on equity make it an attractive option for families seeking a quality education.

Overall, Chinook Trail Elementary School stands out as a high-performing, diverse, and well-rounded school within the Academy School District No. 20. Its strong academic results, specialized programs, and supportive learning environment make it a top choice for parents in the Colorado Springs area.


Detail:

Public K-5

 11795 Grand Lawn Circle
       Colorado Springs, CO  80924-5001


(719) 234-5700

District: Academy School District No. 20

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,623 Help


Students who attend Chinook Trail Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Challenger Middle School
High:    Pine Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.2%
Hispanic:
13.9%
Two or more races:
10.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Chinook Trail Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Academy School District No. 20.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chinook Trail Elementary School is $11,623. 16 elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chinook Trail Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chinook Trail Elementary School 101st of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Chinook Trail Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Academy School District No. 20:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy School District No. 20 8th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chinook Trail Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chinook Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 87.33 81st 925 91.2%
2011 92.42 22nd 935 97.6%
2012 92.43 26th 935 97.2%
2013 89.38 61st 954 93.6%
2014 89.66 59th 962 93.9%
2015 88.89 78th 938 91.7%
2016 91.02 61st 914 93.3%
2017 91.16 59th 929 93.6%
2018 91.65 54th 917 94.1%
2019 94.08 32nd 965 96.7%
2021 96.56 19th 710 97.3%
2022 90.07 66th 921 92.8%
2023 82.58 141st 933 84.9%
2024 87.69 101st 943 89.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Chinook Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.46 24th 690 96.5%
2019 89.44 45th 758 94.1%
2021 87.17 44th 351 87.5%
2022 84.44 69th 595 88.4%
2023 74.78 143rd 642 77.7%
2024 80.10 111th 684 83.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chinook Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.15 3rd 84 96.4%
2019 60.10 48th 110 56.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Chinook Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.00 111th 693 84.0%
2019 93.51 25th 764 96.7%
2021 96.71 9th 352 97.4%
2022 84.02 75th 594 87.4%
2023 76.83 132nd 649 79.7%
2024 84.41 82nd 683 88.0%
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Rank History for White students at Chinook Trail Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.35 62nd 337 81.6%
2019 85.35 44th 596 92.6%
2021 88.43 32nd 288 88.9%
2022 78.04 83rd 454 81.7%
2023 70.07 138th 525 73.7%
2024 79.37 76th 539 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Open Quote Most of the teachers here are caring except for one that my child had. She has traumatized my child and should not be a teacher. I fault the principal that would not listen to me as a parent and switch my child out of this teacher's class. He chose his pride instead of listening to a parents concern. This set my child up for failure. I will never forget what my son told me at the end of the year when we were driving home that his teacher said. She said under her breath, "I'm glad I'll never have to see this desk again." About my child that has a disability- shame on her. I have held off writing a review, but after hearing from my child again about this teacher's behavior and how it has affected them, I can no longer stay quiet. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, March 29, 2019

Open Quote Chinook Trail Elementary is an amazing school! The teachers and staff are incredible! It is a wonderful community school! There are roughly 650 students and everyone works together to provide the best education for them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chinook Trail Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 77 2 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 100
2009 167 3 34 13 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2010 277 5 48 31 2 n/a n/a 0 363
2011 298 7 28 41 4 0 28 0 406
2012 352 8 30 50 3 2 38 0 483
2013 422 10 43 58 7 3 47 0 590
2014 512 10 61 76 9 4 58 0 730
2015 552 19 57 73 2 0 64 0 767
2016 618 25 57 93 3 0 68 0 864
2017 683 29 62 106 4 0 80 0 964
2018 737 20 65 99 4 1 82 0 1008
2019 755 18 55 113 5 1 79 0 1026
2020 460 15 39 67 2 1 50 0 634
2021 446 14 51 75 2 1 48 0 637
2022 421 18 53 73 2 2 53 0 622
2023 399 21 54 88 2 4 63 0 631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chinook Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 100 7.0 14.3 7
2009 217 10.2 21.3 6
2010 363 14.6 24.8 5.2
2011 406 19.7 20.6 5.9
2012 483 24.0 20.1 4.3
2013 590 25.7 22.9 6.4
2014 730 32.2 22.6 4.7
2015 767 37.0 20.7 3.9
2016 864 38.0 22.7 5.4
2017 964 40.8 23.6 4.7
2018 1008 43.7 23.0 3.9
2019 1026 44.4 23.1 3.8
2020 634 37.5 16.9 3.6
2021 637 39.0 16.3 5.8
2022 622 36.3 17.1 2.6
2023 631 39.1 16.1 7.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chinook Trail Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 100 7.0 14.3 7
2009 217 10.2 21.3 6
2010 363 14.6 24.8 5.2
2011 406 19.7 20.6 5.9
2012 483 24.0 20.1 4.3
2013 590 25.7 22.9 6.4
2014 730 32.2 22.6 4.7
2015 767 37.0 20.7 3.9
2016 864 38.0 22.7 5.4
2017 964 40.8 23.6 4.7
2018 1008 43.7 23.0 3.9
2019 1026 44.4 23.1 3.8
2020 634 37.5 16.9 3.6
2021 637 39.0 16.3 5.8
2022 622 36.3 17.1 2.6
2023 631 39.1 16.1 7.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chinook Trail Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,332
2020 $9,507
2021 $9,909
2022 $10,532
2023 $11,623

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chinook Trail Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 32nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 141st of 933 Elementary schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chinook Trail Elementary School)76.745.8
 30.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)54.650.1
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Chinook Trail Elementary School)7557.4
 17.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)55.854.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chinook Trail Elementary School)68.954.7
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)64.358.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Chinook Trail Elementary School)57.859.8
 2%
   4th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)50.548.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Chinook Trail Elementary School)69.656.6
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Academy School District No. 20)54.948.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chinook Trail Elementary School)78.474.7
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)67.365.1
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Chinook Trail Elementary School)68.868.7
 0.1%
   5th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)51.353.4
 2.1%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chinook Trail Elementary School)75.258.7
 16.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)6260.4
 1.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Chinook Trail Elementary School)67.762.1
 5.6%
   All Grades Math (Academy School District No. 20)49.848.6
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1026631
 38.5%
African American1821
 16.7%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian5554
 1.8%
Hispanic11388
 22.1%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White755399
 47.2%
Two or More Races7963
 20.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.8%7.8%
 4%


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Students who attend Chinook Trail Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Challenger Middle School
High : Pine Creek High School

Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks 101st of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Chinook Trail Elementary School are 63% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 631 students attended Chinook Trail Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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