The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Summary:

The Vanguard School (Elementary) is a public charter elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving 1,058 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 20% of Colorado elementary schools, with exceptional academic outcomes that significantly outpace the surrounding Harrison School District No. 2.

The Vanguard School (Elementary) excels across key metrics, including academic performance, subgroup achievement, and student demographics. On the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) tests, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (65.9%), Math (51.9%), and Science (61.7%) are substantially higher than the district and state averages. The school also ranks among the top 5% of Colorado elementary schools for its Hispanic, low-socioeconomic, multi-racial, and gifted and talented student populations. With a relatively diverse student body and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools, The Vanguard School (Elementary) appears to be attracting a more affluent population, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While The Vanguard School (Elementary) outperforms its Harrison School District No. 2 counterparts, it does not quite match the top-performing schools in the neighboring Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12. Nevertheless, the school's success highlights the potential benefits of public charter schools in providing quality education to a diverse student population.


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Public, Charter K-6

 1832 South Wahsatch
       Colorado Springs, CO  80906


(719) 471-1999

District: Harrison School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
159th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,380 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  1,058

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.1%
Hispanic:
30.3%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Vanguard School (Elementary) ranks better than 83.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks first among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison School District No. 2! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 The Vanguard School (Elementary) has the largest elementary school student body size in the Harrison School District No. 2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Vanguard School (Elementary) is $11,380. 14 elementary schools in the Harrison School District No. 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Vanguard School (Elementary):

SchoolDigger ranks The Vanguard School (Elementary) 159th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See The Vanguard School (Elementary) in the ranking list.)

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Harrison School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison School District No. 2 72nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Vanguard School (Elementary)

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Rank History for all students at The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.63 151st 933 83.8%
2024 81.42 159th 943 83.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.46 3rd 7 57.1%
2024 84.58 1st 6 83.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.98 8th 265 97.0%
2024 88.09 17th 365 95.3%
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Rank History for Female students at The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.66 139th 642 78.3%
2024 81.20 102nd 684 85.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.55 26th 91 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.22 148th 649 77.2%
2024 67.77 201st 683 70.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.53 19th 197 90.4%
2024 84.13 18th 242 92.6%
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Rank History for White students at The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.35 134th 525 74.5%
2024 69.39 138th 539 74.4%
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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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Enrollment information for The Vanguard School (Elementary)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 544 39 49 327 0 6 134 0 1099
2023 519 45 51 321 0 5 117 0 1058

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 The Vanguard School (Elementary)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1099 65.8 16.6 17.8
2023 1058 62.3 16.9 17

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 The Vanguard School (Elementary)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1099 65.8 16.6 17.8
2023 1058 62.3 16.9 17

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for The Vanguard School (Elementary)

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
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2022 $5,129
2023 $11,380

Data source: Colorado Department of Education


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Frequently Asked Questions about The Vanguard School (Elementary)

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,058 students attended The Vanguard School (Elementary).

The Vanguard School (Elementary) ranks 159th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at The Vanguard School (Elementary) are 49% White, 30% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.


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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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