Chipeta Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

2340 RAMSGATE TERRACE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Chipeta Elementary School, located in the Rockrimmon neighborhood of Colorado Springs, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Academy School District 20. The school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, a supportive community culture, and a commitment to fostering both intellectual and social-emotional growth. Its location in a suburban residential area provides a safe, quiet environment that encourages student focus and neighborhood involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who prioritize differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body. Beyond the core curriculum, Chipeta offers a variety of enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to develop well-rounded students. With a history of strong parental involvement and active PTA support, Chipeta Elementary maintains a close-knit school community that works collaboratively to ensure that every student is prepared for success as they transition to middle school.

395

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chipeta Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	69
Black	12
Asian	21
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
264 (66.8%)
Hispanic
69 (17.5%)
Two or More
26 (6.6%)
Asian
21 (5.3%)
Black
12 (3.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-5500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 65