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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:
290th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,331 Help


Students who attend Ute Pass Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  190

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
Hispanic:
7.4%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.9% Help


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Compare Details Ute Pass Elementary School ranks better than 69.2% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.61. (See more...)
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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 290th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Ute Pass Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Manitou Springs School District No. 14:

SchoolDigger ranks Manitou Springs School District No. 14 25th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.20 146th 808 81.9%
2005 71.77 247th 823 70.0%
2006 68.36 276th 829 66.7%
2007 69.64 265th 852 68.9%
2008 62.95 337th 849 60.3%
2009 82.75 125th 872 85.7%
2010 64.73 349th 925 62.3%
2011 55.96 451st 935 51.8%
2012 60.15 383rd 935 59.0%
2013 66.16 327th 954 65.7%
2014 67.07 307th 962 68.1%
2016 53.46 382nd 914 58.2%
2017 49.19 426th 929 54.1%
2018 66.03 274th 917 70.1%
2019 47.13 479th 965 50.4%
2021 56.30 332nd 710 53.2%
2022 54.43 398th 921 56.8%
2023 62.78 320th 933 65.7%
2024 67.61 290th 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 351st 454 22.7%
2024 68.12 154th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1988 151 4 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 164
1989 150 2 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 159
1990 141 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 152 3 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 157 3 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1993 159 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1994 167 1 0 4 5 n/a n/a 0 177
1995 154 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1996 154 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1997 161 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1998 152 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1999 133 0 1 12 2 n/a n/a 0 148
2000 130 0 0 10 2 n/a n/a 0 142
2001 124 3 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2002 122 4 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 144
2003 122 4 1 16 1 n/a n/a 0 144
2004 106 2 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 121
2005 111 2 1 11 1 n/a n/a 0 126
2006 121 2 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 136
2007 119 1 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 128
2008 121 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 129
2009 125 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2010 129 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2011 135 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 147
2012 130 0 2 7 0 0 7 0 146
2013 142 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 150
2014 117 4 0 7 0 0 0 0 128
2015 123 1 0 9 0 0 1 0 134
2016 134 4 0 11 0 1 2 0 152
2017 141 3 1 11 0 1 4 0 161
2018 127 3 1 14 0 1 5 0 151
2019 138 3 1 13 0 0 4 0 159
2020 132 2 1 17 0 0 7 0 159
2021 147 2 2 13 1 0 8 0 173
2022 144 2 2 15 2 0 12 0 177
2023 163 0 1 14 0 0 12 0 190

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

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

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 Ute Pass Elementary School

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YearTotal 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 479th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 320th 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)5059.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)41.646.9
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)70.636.4
 34.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)31.838.3
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)39.352.2
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)40.859.3
 18.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)14.334.8
 20.5%
   4th Grade Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)26.331.9
 5.6%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Ute Pass Elementary School)38.150
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)39.147.2
 8.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)57.177.3
 20.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)45.765.2
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)14.350
 35.7%
   5th Grade Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)3339.1
 6.1%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)52.447.8
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)36.648.5
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)28.628.9
 0.3%
   6th Grade Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)2025.7
 5.7%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ute Pass Elementary School)48.956.6
 7.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)43.355.7
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Ute Pass Elementary School)28.735.7
 7%
   All Grades Math (Manitou Springs School District No. 14)26.829.7
 2.9%
   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 Students159190
 19.5%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1314
 7.7%
Pacific Islander00
White138163
 18.1%
Two or More Races412
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.2%17.9%
 7.3%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended Ute Pass Elementary School.

Students at Ute Pass Elementary School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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


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