Is Chinook Trail Elementary School a good school?

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

How many students attend Chinook Trail Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 630 students attended Chinook Trail Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Chinook Trail Elementary School?

Students at Chinook Trail Elementary School are 59% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of Chinook Trail Elementary School attend?

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

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:
101^st of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,623

Students who attend Chinook Trail Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Challenger Middle School
High:	Pine Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 630

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.6%

Hispanic:

15.9%

Two or more races:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chinook Trail Elementary School ranks better than 89.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3^rd among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.69. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.6%), Hispanic (15.9%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chinook Trail Elementary School is 17.4. 19 elementary schools in the Academy School District No. 20 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chinook Trail Elementary School employs 36.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

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.

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Chinook Trail Elementary School:

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Academy School District No. 20:

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

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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
2010	87.33	81^st	925	91.2%
2011	92.42	22^nd	935	97.6%
2012	92.43	26^th	935	97.2%
2013	89.38	61^st	954	93.6%
2014	89.66	59^th	962	93.9%
2015	88.89	78^th	938	91.7%
2016	91.02	61^st	914	93.3%
2017	91.16	59^th	929	93.6%
2018	91.65	54^th	917	94.1%
2019	94.08	32^nd	965	96.7%
2021	96.56	19^th	710	97.3%
2022	90.07	66^th	921	92.8%
2023	82.58	141^st	933	84.9%
2024	87.69	101^st	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
2018	93.46	24^th	690	96.5%
2019	89.44	45^th	758	94.1%
2021	87.17	44^th	351	87.5%
2022	84.44	69^th	595	88.4%
2023	74.78	143^rd	642	77.7%
2024	80.10	111^th	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	3^rd	84	96.4%
2019	60.10	48^th	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
2018	80.00	111^th	693	84.0%
2019	93.51	25^th	764	96.7%
2021	96.71	9^th	352	97.4%
2022	84.02	75^th	594	87.4%
2023	76.83	132^nd	649	79.7%
2024	84.41	82^nd	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
2018	78.35	62^nd	337	81.6%
2019	85.35	44^th	596	92.6%
2021	88.43	32^nd	288	88.9%
2022	78.04	83^rd	454	81.7%
2023	70.07	138^th	525	73.7%
2024	79.37	76^th	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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

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

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	Total
2008	77	2	12	8	1	n/a	n/a	100
2009	167	3	34	13	0	n/a	n/a	217
2010	277	5	48	31	2	n/a	n/a	363
2011	298	7	28	41	4	0	28	406
2012	352	8	30	50	3	2	38	483
2013	422	10	43	58	7	3	47	590
2014	512	10	61	76	9	4	58	730
2015	552	19	57	73	2	0	64	767
2016	618	25	57	93	3	0	68	864
2017	683	29	62	106	4	0	80	964
2018	737	20	65	99	4	1	82	1008
2019	755	18	55	113	5	1	79	1026
2020	460	15	39	67	2	1	50	634
2021	446	14	51	75	2	1	48	637
2022	421	18	53	73	2	2	53	622
2023	399	21	54	88	2	4	63	631
2024	369	25	60	100	2	6	68	630

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

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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
2024	630	36.2	17.4	13.7

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
2024	630	36.2	17.4	13.7

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

Year	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 32^nd of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 141^st 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)	76.7	45.8	30.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	54.6	50.1	4.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Chinook Trail Elementary School)	75	57.4	17.6%
3rd Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)	55.8	54.6	1.2%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chinook Trail Elementary School)	68.9	54.7	14.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	64.3	58.8	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Chinook Trail Elementary School)	57.8	59.8	2%
4th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)	50.5	48.9	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Chinook Trail Elementary School)	69.6	56.6	13%
5th Grade Science (Academy School District No. 20)	54.9	48.1	6.8%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chinook Trail Elementary School)	78.4	74.7	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	67.3	65.1	2.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Chinook Trail Elementary School)	68.8	68.7	0.1%
5th Grade Math (Academy School District No. 20)	51.3	53.4	2.1%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chinook Trail Elementary School)	75.2	58.7	16.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Academy School District No. 20)	62	60.4	1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Chinook Trail Elementary School)	67.7	62.1	5.6%
All Grades Math (Academy School District No. 20)	49.8	48.6	1.2%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1026	631	38.5%
African American	18	21	16.7%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	55	54	1.8%
Hispanic	113	88	22.1%
Pacific Islander	1	4	300%
White	755	399	47.2%
Two or More Races	79	63	20.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.8%	7.8%	4%

Schools Near Chinook Trail Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Chinook Trail Elementary School	Public	K-5	11795 Grand Lawn Circle	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5700	630	36	17.4	13.7%	369 (58.6%)	25 (4.0%)	100 (15.9%)	60 (9.5%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	68 (10.8%)	87.7	101^st of 943 public elementary schools	89.3%		82.6	141^st of 933 public elementary schools	84.9%	40	71.7	62.1	68.9	67.8	69.7	56.3	63.5	63.4	56.9	$11,623
Ranch Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9155 Tutt Boulevard	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5500	608	35	17.4	14.3%	367 (60.4%)	30 (4.9%)	128 (21.1%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64 (10.5%)	78.7	178^th of 943 public elementary schools	81.1%		77.9	182^nd of 933 public elementary schools	80.5%	4	67.0	65.8	63.6	65.5	61.0	57.0	46.1	54.9	43.3	$10,909
Explorer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4190 Bardot Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4400	453	26	17.2	28.5%	280 (61.8%)	13 (2.9%)	88 (19.4%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	50 (11.0%)	69.1	277^th of 943 public elementary schools	70.6%		73.1	223^rd of 933 public elementary schools	76.1%	54	54.5	37.0	58.0	50.0	71.2	46.6	46.9	54.1	48.8	$12,255
Prairie Hills Elementary School	Public	K-5	8025 Telegraph Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-5100	348	27	13.1	39.4%	239 (68.7%)	13 (3.7%)	62 (17.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.3%)	59.2	372^nd of 943 public elementary schools	60.6%		67.8	272^nd of 933 public elementary schools	70.8%	100	40.4	58.9	59.4	54.1	54.2	46.4	34.3	43.7	31.4	$13,055
Academy International Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8550 Charity Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4000	398	27	14.5	19.8%	223 (56.0%)	17 (4.3%)	56 (14.1%)	40 (10.1%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	56 (14.1%)	73.6	227^th of 943 public elementary schools	75.9%		75.9	199^th of 933 public elementary schools	78.7%	28	48.3	59.6	72.9	60.3	40.7	59.6	48.3	49.4	53.3	$12,339
Encompass Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3602 Daydreamer Drive	Colorado Springs	80908	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-1206	556	37	15.2	11.5%	367 (66.0%)	11 (2.0%)	88 (15.8%)	28 (5.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (10.6%)	65	314^th of 943 public elementary schools	66.7%		60.5	340^th of 933 public elementary schools	63.6%	26	48.6	45.5	67.2	53.1	54.2	37.7	38.5	43.5	53.1	$11,691
Legacy Peak Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8701 Wolf Valley Drive	Colorado Springs	80924	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5900	640	38	16.9	19.1%	377 (58.9%)	23 (3.6%)	123 (19.2%)	35 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	77 (12.0%)	55.7	400^th of 943 public elementary schools	57.6%		50.1	431^st of 933 public elementary schools	53.8%	31	33.3	47.4	56.6	46.1	45.8	33.0	48.0	42.4	41.7	$10,820
Academy Endeavour Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3475 Hampton Park Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5600	356	26	13.9	21.6%	244 (68.5%)	6 (1.7%)	73 (20.5%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	24 (6.7%)	62.9	336^th of 943 public elementary schools	64.4%		73.1	222^nd of 933 public elementary schools	76.2%	114	41.9	57.8	48.1	49.4	41.0	42.2	51.9	44.6	51.9	$13,218
Frontier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3755 Meadow Ridge Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 234-4600	294	24	12.2	45.2%	156 (53.1%)	12 (4.1%)	86 (29.3%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	31 (10.5%)	37.6	545^th of 943 public elementary schools	42.2%					(n/a)	36.2	40.5	53.2	43.5	36.2	18.9	25.0	27.3	29.2	$16,551
Mountain View Elementary School	Public	K-5	10095 Lexington Drive	Colorado Springs	80920	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4800	566	34	16.6	16.3%	371 (65.5%)	12 (2.1%)	101 (17.8%)	30 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.0%)	76.5	197^th of 943 public elementary schools	79.1%		84	129^th of 933 public elementary schools	86.2%	68	42.3	55.3	64.3	54.2	56.2	55.9	62.5	58.3	54.5	$11,364

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