PIKES PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PIKES PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 392 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, PIKES PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

PIKES PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Harrison School District 2 in Colorado Springs, serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. The school focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development within a structured educational setting, aiming to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. By emphasizing core subjects and utilizing the resources of the Harrison School District, the institution works to provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood on Verde Drive, functioning as a hub for both learning and community engagement. With a commitment to the district’s broader mission of academic excellence and character development, Pikes Peak Elementary prioritizes a supportive classroom culture. Through various programs and dedicated faculty, the school strives to create an inclusive environment where students can build the essential skills and confidence necessary to thrive as they progress through their academic careers.

For more information, contact PIKES PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (719) 579-2180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1520 VERDE DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910-1931
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PIKES PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 392 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
392
Teachers:
26.84
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 392 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.3%
White
23.5%
Black or African American
14.8%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.