Grand Mountain School

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Grand Mountain School ranks 633 rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grand Mountain School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is part of School District No. 3. The school has seen a decline in its student racial makeup, with the percentage of White students dropping and the percentage of Hispanic students increasing.

Grand Mountain School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic assessments, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science. The school's performance has declined over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 558 out of 710 Colorado elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 633 out of 943 in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively better than White students, who have performed very poorly.

Grand Mountain School's academic performance is generally lower than the nearby schools within the same district, such as Venetucci Elementary, Webster Elementary, and Martin Luther King Junior Elementary. The school's racial makeup is more diverse than the nearby schools, but the performance of these subgroups is not commensurate with their representation, suggesting potential equity issues. The declining performance of Grand Mountain School is concerning and warrants further investigation by the school's leadership and the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

11060 Fontaine Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80925-9644

(719) 391-3470

District: School District No. 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
633^rd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,089

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,041

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.5%

White:

33.0%

African American:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grand Mountain School ranks worse than 67.1% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks last among 9 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 3. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.33. (See more...)

Compare Details Grand Mountain School ranks better than 60.2% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.52. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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 Grand Mountain School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District No. 3. Student population at Grand Mountain School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.5%), White (33%), African American (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Mountain School is 17.1. 7 elementary schools in the School District No. 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Grand Mountain School employs 60.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Mountain School is $12,089. 5 elementary schools in the School District No. 3 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Mountain School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Mountain School 633^rd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Grand Mountain School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Grand Mountain School 193^rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Grand Mountain School in the ranking list.)

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School District No. 3:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 3 59^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grand Mountain School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	26.23	558^th	710	21.4%
2022	24.26	671^st	921	27.1%
2023	35.41	559^th	933	40.1%
2024	28.33	633^rd	943	32.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	11.08	7^th	7	0.0%
2024	13.72	6^th	6	0.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.21	183^rd	265	30.9%
2024	35.08	243^rd	365	33.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	19.46	322^nd	351	8.3%
2022	18.64	493^rd	595	17.1%
2023	29.21	446^th	642	30.5%
2024	22.84	531^st	684	22.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	19.90	317^th	352	9.9%
2022	16.94	499^th	594	16.0%
2023	26.86	470^th	649	27.6%
2024	16.93	571^st	683	16.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	63.31	12^th	30	60.0%
2022	47.12	70^th	153	54.2%
2023	48.25	98^th	197	50.3%
2024	43.92	128^th	242	47.1%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	4.29	288^th	288	0.0%
2022	5.83	449^th	454	1.1%
2023	23.05	438^th	525	16.6%
2024	8.31	517^th	539	4.1%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Grand Mountain School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	29.49	265^th	369	28.2%
2022	44.98	226^th	448	49.6%
2023	54.05	188^th	480	60.8%
2024	52.52	193^rd	485	60.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	36.95	154^th	254	39.4%
2022	33.49	205^th	326	37.1%
2023	49.38	165^th	363	54.5%
2024	49.32	159^th	350	54.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	18.48	224^th	249	10.0%
2022	36.39	188^th	328	42.7%
2023	55.73	133^rd	356	62.6%
2024	38.76	188^th	357	47.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	68.77	38^th	198	80.8%
2024	81.79	19^th	199	90.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Grand Mountain School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	15.72	186^th	203	8.4%
2023	42.05	158^th	286	44.8%
2024	37.74	167^th	273	38.8%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, August 31, 2021

We only went there 1 year. My son was in 3rd grade with Mrs. Garcia and it was a complete nightmare. She was condescending and spoke down to the kids. When they were distance learning she would talk about kids grades in front of the entire class including calling out a kids who had failed his math test with a 34. For 3 months I spoke to her about my son struggling and she nothing. I finally contacted the VP and the guidance counselor and both of them were useless as well. Neither one one anything to help my son. My son spent an entire year wishing he was dead and hating school.

I gave the school 2 starts because my daughter's kindergarten teacher was amazing!! Mrs. Mendiola was absolutely fabulously and encouraging and a great example for her students.

We ended up leaving GM because of the lack of professionalism from both teachers and staff. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Grand Mountain School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	428	106	14	233	5	20	95	901
2021	422	113	18	289	7	21	104	974
2022	434	115	18	339	5	12	104	1027
2023	418	141	15	379	7	4	117	1081
2024	344	151	24	390	4	2	126	1041

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 Grand Mountain School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	901	47.0	19.1	30.4
2021	974	57.5	16.9	n/a
2022	1027	61.5	16.6	29.4
2023	1081	60.6	17.8	24.5
2024	1041	60.6	17.1	36.6

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 Grand Mountain School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	901	47.0	19.1	30.4
2021	974	57.5	16.9	n/a
2022	1027	61.5	16.6	29.4
2023	1081	60.6	17.8	24.5
2024	1041	60.6	17.1	36.6

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 Grand Mountain School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$4,896
2020	$9,516
2021	$9,574
2022	$10,873
2023	$12,089

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Schools Near Grand Mountain 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 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Grand Mountain School	Public	PK, KG-8	11060 Fontaine Blvd	Colorado Springs	80925	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	No	(719) 391-3470	1,041	61	17.1	36.6%	344 (33.0%)	151 (14.5%)	390 (37.5%)	24 (2.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	126 (12.1%)	28.3	633^rd of 943 public elementary schools	32.9%		35.4	559^th of 933 public elementary schools	40.1%	74	34.8	39.5	25.7	37.3	57.8	54.8	40.9	29.2	18.4		23.6	30.1	21.9	20.5	38.7	$12,089
Sunrise Elementary School	Public	K-5	7070 Grand Valley Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3415	537	34	16.0	53.3%	247 (46.0%)	38 (7.1%)	163 (30.4%)	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	13 (2.4%)	66 (12.3%)	31.8	591^st of 943 public elementary schools	37.3%		26.3	650^th of 933 public elementary schools	30.3%	59	21.0	27.6	47.4				32.7	27.7	10.3	34.0			24.2	40.0		$12,060
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School	Public	K-5	6910 Defoe Avenue	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3455	516	33	15.8	51.4%	238 (46.1%)	45 (8.7%)	158 (30.6%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	68 (13.2%)	71.1	247^th of 943 public elementary schools	73.8%		68.7	265^th of 933 public elementary schools	71.6%	18	64.4	44.6	62.8				57.3	66.7	42.7	42.3			51.0	44.9		$11,785
Eagleside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9750 Sentry Drive	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	No	(719) 382-1520	354	21	16.8	41.5%	181 (51.1%)	24 (6.8%)	83 (23.4%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.5%)	50 (14.1%)	50.5	445^th of 943 public elementary schools	52.8%		40.4	514^th of 933 public elementary schools	44.9%	69	49.0	33.3	47.0				42.9	49.0	43.3	30.3			40.0	37.9		$16,646
Mesa Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Camino Del Rey	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 382-1370	667	36	18.5	55.0%	280 (42.0%)	54 (8.1%)	220 (33.0%)	6 (0.9%)	8 (1.2%)	14 (2.1%)	85 (12.7%)	30.3	610^th of 943 public elementary schools	35.3%		28.6	619^th of 933 public elementary schools	33.7%	9	35.5	26.4	43.4				35.0	28.4	21.8	30.2			26.8	26.9		$12,675
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-5	445 Jersey Lane	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3435	568	32	17.7	55.5%	229 (40.3%)	62 (10.9%)	192 (33.8%)	11 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	14 (2.5%)	57 (10.0%)	40.4	525^th of 943 public elementary schools	44.3%		48.1	453^rd of 933 public elementary schools	51.4%	72	33.0	33.3	46.2				37.5	31.6	23.7	37.2			30.9	45.7		$11,634
James Madison Charter Academy School	Public, Charter	K-8	660 Syracuse Street	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	Yes	No	No	No	(719) 391-3977	104	10	10.0	50.0%	48 (46.2%)	16 (15.4%)	23 (22.1%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	13 (12.5%)								(n/a)							21.7						10.0			$8,990
Talbott STEAM Innovation School	Public	K-5	401 Dean Drive	Colorado Springs	80911	El Paso County	School District No. 3	No	No	No	Yes	(719) 391-3475	327	25	13.3	65.4%	162 (49.5%)	24 (7.3%)	100 (30.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	35 (10.7%)	59.9	369^th of 943 public elementary schools	60.9%		36.4	547^th of 933 public elementary schools	41.4%	178	57.1	33.9	47.2				45.1	46.9	37.1	58.5			47.0	46.2		$13,623
Conrad Early Learning Center	Public	PK	10605 Jimmy Camp Rd	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	No	(719) 304-3500	233	6	41.2		103 (44.2%)	15 (6.4%)	79 (33.9%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (13.3%)								(n/a)																$12,252
Jordahl Elementary School	Public	K-5	800 Progress Drive	Fountain	80817	El Paso County	Fountain School District No. 8	No	No	No	No	(719) 382-1400	521	32	16.2	49.9%	272 (52.2%)	26 (5.0%)	137 (26.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	79 (15.2%)	49.8	450^th of 943 public elementary schools	52.3%		56.3	377^th of 933 public elementary schools	59.6%	73	43.8	36.7	44.9				41.5	56.3	36.7	33.8			42.1	33.3		$13,668

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Mountain School

How many students attend Grand Mountain School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,041 students attended Grand Mountain School.

Is Grand Mountain School a good school?

Grand Mountain School ranks 633^rd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Grand Mountain School?

Students at Grand Mountain School are 37% Hispanic, 33% White, 15% African American, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Grand Mountain School in?

School District No. 3

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