Ute Pass Elementary School

Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El

9230 CHIPITA PARK ROAD
CHIPITA PARK, CO 80809

190 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Ute Pass Elementary School, located in Chipita Park, Colorado, serves as a focal point for the small mountain community tucked between Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. As part of the Manitou Springs School District 14, the school is known for its intimate, close-knit atmosphere and its commitment to a "whole child" educational philosophy. Because of its location in a picturesque canyon setting, the school frequently integrates the natural environment into its curriculum, fostering a unique connection between outdoor learning and traditional academic excellence.

The school is characterized by its small class sizes and a dedicated faculty that emphasizes social-emotional development alongside academic rigor. Students at Ute Pass often benefit from the district's reputation for innovation and community engagement, participating in specialized programs that encourage critical thinking and creativity. With a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, family-like environment, Ute Pass Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Chipita Park area, dedicated to preparing its students for success in the larger Manitou Springs secondary school system.

190

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ute Pass Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	14
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
163 (85.8 %)
Hispanic
14 (7.4 %)
Two or More
12 (6.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Manitou Springs School District No. 14 in the county of El
Phone:	(719)685-2227
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 47