Academy International Elementary School

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

8550 CHARITY DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920

www.asd20.org

394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Academy International Elementary School (AIES), located in Colorado Springs, is a prominent school within the Academy School District 20. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on developing well-rounded, globally-minded learners. It operates with a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best in a rigorous and engaging educational setting.

A key hallmark of the school’s identity is its integration of international perspectives into the learning experience. Academy International emphasizes critical thinking, character development, and cultural awareness, preparing students to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world. Supported by the robust resources and high standards of Academy District 20, the school utilizes modern instructional practices and values the active involvement of parents and families to enhance the overall student experience.

394

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy International Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	49
Black	14
Asian	41
Two or More	43
Pacific Islander	1

White
246 (62.4 %)
Hispanic
49 (12.4 %)
Two or More
43 (10.9 %)
Asian
41 (10.4 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-4000
Website:	http://www.asd20.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 62

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 81