High Plains Elementary School

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

2248 VINTAGE DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920

258 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

High Plains Elementary School is located in the northern area of Colorado Springs and serves the Academy District 20 community. Known for its focus on academic excellence and character development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational environment that balances core curriculum requirements with enrichment opportunities. As part of District 20—a large, high-performing school district—High Plains benefits from a reputation for strong parental involvement, rigorous standards, and a dedication to preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school’s environment is generally characterized by a close-knit community atmosphere, despite being part of a larger district. The campus at 2248 Vintage Drive serves a suburban population, emphasizing not only traditional academics like literacy and STEM but also the social-emotional growth of its students. With a commitment to inclusivity and individualized learning, High Plains Elementary works to create a supportive space where both high-achieving students and those requiring additional academic intervention can succeed.

258

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for High Plains Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	86
Black	13
Asian	10
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
130 (50.4 %)
Hispanic
86 (33.3 %)
Two or More
18 (7.0 %)
Black
13 (5.0 %)
Asian
10 (3.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-4700
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 21

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 35