Is Ute Pass Elementary School a good school?

Ute Pass Elementary School ranks 290 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ute Pass Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 200 students attended Ute Pass Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ute Pass Elementary School?

Students at Ute Pass Elementary School are 76% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Ute Pass Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ute Pass Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Manitou Springs Middle School High : Manitou Springs High School

Ute Pass Elementary School

Summary:

Ute Pass Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cascade, Colorado, serving around 190 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Manitou Springs School District No. 14, which is ranked 25th out of 116 districts in the state.

Ute Pass Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with test scores that significantly outpace the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.4% of Ute Pass students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.2% for the district and 44.1% for Colorado. This academic excellence is further reflected in the school's lower student-teacher ratio of 12.2 and its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (17.89%), indicating a more affluent student population. Ute Pass Elementary has also consistently ranked in the top third of Colorado elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One notable difference at Ute Pass Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of white students (85.79%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Howbert Elementary, Foothills Elementary, and Mountain Song Community School. This demographic difference presents an interesting area for further exploration to understand the factors contributing to the school's student population makeup. Overall, Ute Pass Elementary's academic excellence and unique characteristics make it a standout school within the Manitou Springs School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

9230 Chipita Park Road
Cascade, CO 80809-1400

(719) 685-2227

District: Manitou Springs School District No. 14

SchoolDigger Rank:
290^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,331

Students who attend Ute Pass Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Manitou Springs Middle School
High:	Manitou Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 200

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

9.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ute Pass Elementary School ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.61. (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 (76%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (9.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ute Pass Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Ute Pass Elementary School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ute Pass Elementary School is $15,331.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ute Pass Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ute Pass Elementary School 290^th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ute Pass Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Manitou Springs School District No. 14:

SchoolDigger ranks Manitou Springs School District No. 14 25^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ute Pass Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ute Pass Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	80.20	146^th	808	81.9%
2005	71.77	247^th	823	70.0%
2006	68.36	276^th	829	66.7%
2007	69.64	265^th	852	68.9%
2008	62.95	337^th	849	60.3%
2009	82.75	125^th	872	85.7%
2010	64.73	349^th	925	62.3%
2011	55.96	451^st	935	51.8%
2012	60.15	383^rd	935	59.0%
2013	66.16	327^th	954	65.7%
2014	67.07	307^th	962	68.1%
2016	53.46	382^nd	914	58.2%
2017	49.19	426^th	929	54.1%
2018	66.03	274^th	917	70.1%
2019	47.13	479^th	965	50.4%
2021	56.30	332^nd	710	53.2%
2022	54.43	398^th	921	56.8%
2023	62.78	320^th	933	65.7%
2024	67.61	290^th	943	69.2%

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Rank History for White students at Ute Pass Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	30.15	351^st	454	22.7%
2024	68.12	154^th	539	71.4%

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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.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ute Pass Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	151	4	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	164
1989	150	2	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	159
1990	141	4	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	148
1991	152	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	159
1992	157	3	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	169
1993	159	2	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	169
1994	167	1	0	4	5	n/a	n/a	177
1995	154	4	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	167
1996	154	4	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	167
1997	161	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	170
1998	152	2	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	164
1999	133	0	1	12	2	n/a	n/a	148
2000	130	0	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	142
2001	124	3	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	139
2002	122	4	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	144
2003	122	4	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	144
2004	106	2	3	7	3	n/a	n/a	121
2005	111	2	1	11	1	n/a	n/a	126
2006	121	2	1	10	2	n/a	n/a	136
2007	119	1	1	5	2	n/a	n/a	128
2008	121	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	129
2009	125	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	132
2010	129	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	133
2011	135	0	1	6	1	0	4	147
2012	130	0	2	7	0	0	7	146
2013	142	0	1	4	0	0	3	150
2014	117	4	0	7	0	0	0	128
2015	123	1	0	9	0	0	1	134
2016	134	4	0	11	0	1	2	152
2017	141	3	1	11	0	1	4	161
2018	127	3	1	14	0	1	5	151
2019	138	3	1	13	0	0	4	159
2020	132	2	1	17	0	0	7	159
2021	147	2	2	13	1	0	8	173
2022	144	2	2	15	2	0	12	177
2023	163	0	1	14	0	0	12	190
2024	152	1	1	27	0	0	19	200

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 Ute Pass Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	164	6.3	26.0	n/a
1989	159	7.4	21.4	10.1
1990	148	7.2	20.5	12.2
1991	159	6.8	23.3	13.8
1992	169	7.3	23.1	14.8
1993	169	8.1	20.9	14.2
1994	177	8.9	19.9	11.9
1995	167	8.2	20.3	15
1996	167	8.2	20.3	15
1997	170	8.6	19.8	14.7
1998	164	8.9	18.4	14
1999	148	9.5	15.6	12.8
2000	142	9.6	14.8	24.6
2001	139	9.6	14.5	17.3
2002	144	12.5	11.5	16.7
2003	144	12.5	11.5	16.7
2004	121	11.0	11.0	24
2005	126	10.5	12.0	34.1
2006	136	9.9	13.7	36
2007	128	10.4	12.3	25
2008	129	10.3	12.5	22.5
2009	132	10.5	12.6	22.7
2010	133	10.5	12.6	33.1
2011	147	11.3	12.9	27.9
2012	146	11.5	12.6	33.6
2013	150	11.0	13.6	32.7
2014	128	11.0	11.6	36.7
2015	134	12.0	11.1	35.1
2016	152	12.0	12.6	39.5
2017	161	12.7	12.5	32.9
2018	151	13.5	11.1	40.4
2019	159	14.0	11.3	25.2
2020	159	15.3	10.3	33.3
2021	173	16.3	10.5	26
2022	177	15.5	11.4	22.6
2023	190	15.5	12.2	17.9
2024	200	14.0	14.2	39.5

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 Ute Pass Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	164	6.3	26.0	n/a
1989	159	7.4	21.4	10.1
1990	148	7.2	20.5	12.2
1991	159	6.8	23.3	13.8
1992	169	7.3	23.1	14.8
1993	169	8.1	20.9	14.2
1994	177	8.9	19.9	11.9
1995	167	8.2	20.3	15
1996	167	8.2	20.3	15
1997	170	8.6	19.8	14.7
1998	164	8.9	18.4	14
1999	148	9.5	15.6	12.8
2000	142	9.6	14.8	24.6
2001	139	9.6	14.5	17.3
2002	144	12.5	11.5	16.7
2003	144	12.5	11.5	16.7
2004	121	11.0	11.0	24
2005	126	10.5	12.0	34.1
2006	136	9.9	13.7	36
2007	128	10.4	12.3	25
2008	129	10.3	12.5	22.5
2009	132	10.5	12.6	22.7
2010	133	10.5	12.6	33.1
2011	147	11.3	12.9	27.9
2012	146	11.5	12.6	33.6
2013	150	11.0	13.6	32.7
2014	128	11.0	11.6	36.7
2015	134	12.0	11.1	35.1
2016	152	12.0	12.6	39.5
2017	161	12.7	12.5	32.9
2018	151	13.5	11.1	40.4
2019	159	14.0	11.3	25.2
2020	159	15.3	10.3	33.3
2021	173	16.3	10.5	26
2022	177	15.5	11.4	22.6
2023	190	15.5	12.2	17.9
2024	200	14.0	14.2	39.5

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 Ute Pass Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,374
2020	$12,943
2021	$13,152
2022	$14,839
2023	$15,331

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ute Pass Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 479^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 320^th of 933 Elementary schools	15.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)	50	59.1	9.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	41.6	46.9	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)	70.6	36.4	34.2%
3rd Grade Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	31.8	38.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)	39.3	52.2	12.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	40.8	59.3	18.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)	14.3	34.8	20.5%
4th Grade Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	26.3	31.9	5.6%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Ute Pass Elementary School)	38.1	50	11.9%
5th Grade Science (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	39.1	47.2	8.1%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)	57.1	77.3	20.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	45.7	65.2	19.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)	14.3	50	35.7%
5th Grade Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	33	39.1	6.1%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)	52.4	47.8	4.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	36.6	48.5	11.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)	28.6	28.9	0.3%
6th Grade Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	20	25.7	5.7%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)	48.9	56.6	7.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	43.3	55.7	12.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)	28.7	35.7	7%
All Grades Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)	26.8	29.7	2.9%
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	159	190	19.5%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	13	14	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	138	163	18.1%
Two or More Races	4	12	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.2%	17.9%	7.3%

Schools Near Ute Pass 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 6th 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 All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Ute Pass Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9230 Chipita Park Road	Cascade	80809	El Paso County	Manitou Springs School District No. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 685-2227	200	14	14.2	39.5%	152 (76.0%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (13.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (9.5%)	67.6	290^th of 943 public elementary schools	69.2%		62.8	320^th of 933 public elementary schools	65.7%	30	52.6	52.0	56.5	72.3	61.4	38.1	15.4	39.1	59.6	41.9	45.5	$15,331
Gateway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Panther Way	Woodland Park	80863	Teller County	Woodland Park School District No. Re-2	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 686-2051	207	18	11.4	44.9%	152 (73.4%)	2 (1.0%)	40 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.8%)	53.2	422^nd of 943 public elementary schools	55.2%		34.1	566^th of 933 public elementary schools	39.3%	144		40.0		52.2	35.4		30.8		39.1	28.8		$16,772
Manitou Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Pawnee Avenue	Manitou Springs	80829	El Paso County	Manitou Springs School District No. 14	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 685-2195	350	30	11.8	43.1%	262 (74.9%)	6 (1.7%)	43 (12.3%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (10.0%)	53.7	419^th of 943 public elementary schools	55.6%		60.4	341^st of 933 public elementary schools	63.5%	78	45.1	40.7	66.1		51.2	28.0	23.3	42.9		31.8	50.8	$16,211
Chipeta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2340 Ramsgate Terrace	Colorado Springs	80919	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-5500	467	28	16.4	24.2%	307 (65.7%)	11 (2.4%)	79 (16.9%)	28 (6.0%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	38 (8.1%)	91.3	66^th of 943 public elementary schools	93.0%		85.5	112^th of 933 public elementary schools	88.0%	46	71.4	75.4	70.2		72.3	76.2	64.9	57.1		66.5	64.3	$16,532
Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8365 Orchard Path Road	Colorado Springs	80919	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-5300	414	32	12.8	20.3%	307 (74.2%)	7 (1.7%)	49 (11.8%)	14 (3.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)	77.5	191^st of 943 public elementary schools	79.7%		78.9	173^rd of 933 public elementary schools	81.5%	18	54.5	62.0	62.9		60.2	53.6	48.6	54.9		52.3	53.5	$12,443
Columbine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	175 Kelleys Road	Woodland Park	80863	Teller County	Woodland Park School District No. Re-2	No	No	No	No	(719) 686-2300	273	16	17.6	38.1%	227 (83.2%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (9.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	52.8	426^th of 943 public elementary schools	54.8%		37.1	541^st of 933 public elementary schools	42.0%	115	38.1	58.3	40.0	65.5	49.3	42.9	38.9	26.5	44.8	38.3	29.4	$16,405
Trailblazer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 Wickes Road	Colorado Springs	80919	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-6300	222	17	13.0	50.0%	139 (62.6%)	4 (1.8%)	53 (23.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.8%)	40.1	528^th of 943 public elementary schools	44.0%		36	554^th of 933 public elementary schools	40.6%	26	23.8	37.5	22.7		30.1	47.6	37.5	40.9		41.0	27.3	$21,049
Howbert Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1023 North 31st Street	Colorado Springs	80904	El Paso County	Colorado Springs School District No. 11	No	No	No	No	(719) 328-4200	254	17	15.3	50.4%	197 (77.6%)	8 (3.1%)	37 (14.6%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	64.4	321^st of 943 public elementary schools	66.0%		69.3	259^th of 933 public elementary schools	72.2%	62	58.6	40.5	61.4		53.0	43.3	31.7	50.0		41.9	54.3	$18,104
Foothills Elementary School	Public	K-5	825 Allegheny Drive	Colorado Springs	80919	El Paso County	Academy School District No. 20	No	No	No	No	(719) 234-4500	400	29	14.0	17.5%	276 (69.0%)	5 (1.3%)	84 (21.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.3%)	83.3	137^th of 943 public elementary schools	85.5%		81.3	153^rd of 933 public elementary schools	83.6%	16	50.0	73.6	72.9		65.8	56.5	71.8	59.7		63.1	49.2	$12,364
Mountain Song Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	2904 West Kiowa Street	Colorado Springs	80904	El Paso County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 203-6364	318	25	12.9		204 (64.2%)	3 (0.9%)	69 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	38 (11.9%)	31.6	595^th of 943 public elementary schools	36.9%		40.1	520^th of 933 public elementary schools	44.3%	75	12.5	27.8	43.8	50.0	34.7				25.0	11.0	29.0	$10,376

Ute Pass Elementary School

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