Chipeta Elementary School

Summary:

Chipeta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 423 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently outperforms the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 and the state of Colorado in academic assessments, ranking in the top 10-15% of Colorado elementary schools over the past decade.

Chipeta Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in CMAS English Language Arts and Math compared to the district and state averages. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which may contribute to its success. However, Chipeta's student population is notably less diverse, with a higher percentage of White students (72.34%) and a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students (22.46% receive free or reduced-price lunch) compared to nearby schools like Mountain Song Community School and Edison Elementary School.

The academic excellence and unique demographic profile of Chipeta Elementary School raise important questions about equity and access to high-quality education for all students in the Colorado Springs area. While Chipeta's success presents opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with lower-performing schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11, the disparities between Chipeta and its neighboring schools suggest the need to ensure that all students have the resources and support necessary for academic achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2340 Ramsgate Terrace
       Colorado Springs, CO  80919-3191


(719) 328-5500

District: Colorado Springs School District No. 11

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,532 Help


Students who attend Chipeta Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Holmes Middle School
High:    Coronado High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.7%
Hispanic:
16.9%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chipeta Elementary School ranks better than 93% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.27. (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 Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (16.9%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chipeta Elementary School is 16.4. 29 elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chipeta Elementary School is $16,532. 24 elementary schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chipeta Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chipeta Elementary School 66th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Chipeta Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Colorado Springs School District No. 11:

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Springs School District No. 11 66th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chipeta Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Chipeta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.10 69th 808 91.5%
2005 91.53 25th 823 97.0%
2006 92.20 24th 829 97.1%
2007 93.99 12th 852 98.6%
2008 94.19 9th 849 98.9%
2009 92.71 26th 872 97.0%
2010 90.33 51st 925 94.5%
2011 90.82 48th 935 94.9%
2012 89.89 65th 935 93.0%
2013 87.95 75th 954 92.1%
2014 91.10 42nd 962 95.6%
2015 91.59 64th 938 93.2%
2016 92.04 50th 914 94.5%
2017 94.52 33rd 929 96.4%
2018 93.98 41st 917 95.5%
2019 94.65 30th 965 96.9%
2021 88.37 72nd 710 89.9%
2022 90.57 63rd 921 93.2%
2023 85.52 112th 933 88.0%
2024 91.27 66th 943 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Chipeta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.04 36th 690 94.8%
2019 92.37 28th 758 96.3%
2022 78.43 104th 595 82.5%
2023 75.35 140th 642 78.2%
2024 89.93 40th 684 94.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chipeta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.56 24th 84 71.4%
2019 63.17 42nd 110 61.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Chipeta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.50 44th 693 93.7%
2019 89.71 51st 764 93.3%
2022 89.87 39th 594 93.4%
2023 81.58 100th 649 84.6%
2024 84.64 79th 683 88.4%
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Rank History for White students at Chipeta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.55 33rd 337 90.2%
2019 86.03 42nd 596 93.0%
2022 76.33 90th 454 80.2%
2023 65.64 165th 525 68.6%
2024 78.98 80th 539 85.2%
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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
Thursday, October 17, 2019

Open Quote This school used to be incredible. Die to poor leadership in recent years it has a cukture of hostility and disrespect. It is sad to see such a great school take such a turn. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Chipeta Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 363 5 5 28 2 n/a n/a 0 403
1989 403 8 7 26 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1990 435 3 13 29 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 479 8 13 29 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 543 12 14 24 5 n/a n/a 0 598
1993 593 7 26 34 7 n/a n/a 0 667
1994 550 10 20 44 8 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 597 12 20 52 2 n/a n/a 0 683
1996 597 12 20 52 2 n/a n/a 0 683
1997 650 14 18 42 1 n/a n/a 0 725
1998 632 13 20 44 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1999 427 10 23 19 3 n/a n/a 0 482
2000 480 11 22 30 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2001 476 17 25 33 7 n/a n/a 0 558
2002 386 13 21 34 3 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 386 13 21 34 3 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 389 13 18 36 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 349 12 28 29 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2006 365 11 28 31 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2007 358 8 21 26 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2008 348 13 27 38 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2009 371 17 34 39 4 n/a n/a 0 465
2010 375 15 41 38 2 n/a n/a 0 471
2011 352 4 33 49 4 0 26 0 468
2012 348 9 27 44 2 0 31 0 461
2013 329 14 37 49 2 0 35 0 466
2014 358 13 45 35 2 1 34 0 488
2015 350 11 44 34 1 1 33 0 474
2016 381 13 35 28 2 1 39 0 499
2017 365 14 37 31 2 1 33 0 483
2018 359 16 41 27 1 1 36 0 481
2019 346 13 39 36 0 1 33 0 468
2020 356 12 44 39 1 1 24 0 477
2021 305 7 33 44 0 0 32 0 421
2022 314 12 23 48 0 1 25 0 423
2023 306 11 19 57 1 3 26 0 423
2024 307 11 28 79 2 2 38 0 467

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 Chipeta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 403 19.5 20.6 n/a
1989 446 26.1 17.0 4.7
1990 482 31.7 15.2 3.3
1991 531 31.4 16.9 7.3
1992 598 34.7 17.2 6.2
1993 667 34.8 19.2 4.8
1994 632 32.4 19.5 4.4
1995 683 39.8 17.2 3.1
1996 683 39.8 17.2 3.1
1997 725 39.7 18.3 4.6
1998 710 50.3 14.1 2.3
1999 482 36.2 13.3 2.7
2000 545 28.5 19.1 7.3
2001 558 28.7 19.4 6.3
2002 457 28.7 15.9 7.7
2003 457 28.7 15.9 7.7
2004 458 26.7 17.2 11.1
2005 420 25.1 16.7 9.8
2006 437 24.8 17.6 8
2007 413 24.2 17.1 9.9
2008 427 23.7 18.0 14.1
2009 465 27.0 17.2 13.1
2010 471 26.9 17.5 15.3
2011 468 27.3 17.1 13
2012 461 27.1 17.0 14.5
2013 466 24.8 18.7 21
2014 488 26.9 18.1 20.3
2015 474 27.0 17.5 18.4
2016 499 27.0 18.4 14.8
2017 483 25.4 19.0 16.6
2018 481 25.9 18.5 16.4
2019 468 26.4 17.7 17.5
2020 477 26.4 18.0 16.1
2021 421 25.4 16.5 15.4
2022 423 25.4 16.6 22
2023 423 26.4 16.0 22.5
2024 467 28.4 16.4 24.2

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 Chipeta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 403 19.5 20.6 n/a
1989 446 26.1 17.0 4.7
1990 482 31.7 15.2 3.3
1991 531 31.4 16.9 7.3
1992 598 34.7 17.2 6.2
1993 667 34.8 19.2 4.8
1994 632 32.4 19.5 4.4
1995 683 39.8 17.2 3.1
1996 683 39.8 17.2 3.1
1997 725 39.7 18.3 4.6
1998 710 50.3 14.1 2.3
1999 482 36.2 13.3 2.7
2000 545 28.5 19.1 7.3
2001 558 28.7 19.4 6.3
2002 457 28.7 15.9 7.7
2003 457 28.7 15.9 7.7
2004 458 26.7 17.2 11.1
2005 420 25.1 16.7 9.8
2006 437 24.8 17.6 8
2007 413 24.2 17.1 9.9
2008 427 23.7 18.0 14.1
2009 465 27.0 17.2 13.1
2010 471 26.9 17.5 15.3
2011 468 27.3 17.1 13
2012 461 27.1 17.0 14.5
2013 466 24.8 18.7 21
2014 488 26.9 18.1 20.3
2015 474 27.0 17.5 18.4
2016 499 27.0 18.4 14.8
2017 483 25.4 19.0 16.6
2018 481 25.9 18.5 16.4
2019 468 26.4 17.7 17.5
2020 477 26.4 18.0 16.1
2021 421 25.4 16.5 15.4
2022 423 25.4 16.6 22
2023 423 26.4 16.0 22.5
2024 467 28.4 16.4 24.2

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 Chipeta Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,857
2020 $11,531
2021 $12,867
2022 $14,751
2023 $16,532

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chipeta 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 30th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 112th of 933 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chipeta Elementary School)64.658.1
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)33.629.8
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Chipeta Elementary School)77.871
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)39.435.7
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Chipeta Elementary School)77.163.2
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)41.434.6
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Chipeta Elementary School)76.150.9
 25.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)32.427.2
 5.2%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Chipeta Elementary School)67.654.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)28.927.5
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chipeta Elementary School)77.665.2
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)41.542.8
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Chipeta Elementary School)64.763
 1.7%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)32.733
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Chipeta Elementary School)72.761.8
 10.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)39.535.8
 3.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Chipeta Elementary School)73.261.8
 11.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado Springs School District No. 11)2927.1
 1.9%
   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 Students468423
 9.6%
African American1311
 15.4%
American Indian01
Asian3919
 51.3%
Hispanic3657
 58.3%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White346306
 11.6%
Two or More Races3326
 21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.5%22.5%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chipeta Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Chipeta Elementary School.

Yes. Chipeta Elementary School ranks in the top 7.0% of Colorado elementary schools.

Students at Chipeta Elementary School are 66% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend Chipeta Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Holmes Middle School
High : Coronado High 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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