Chinook Trail Elementary School

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

11795 GRAND LAWN CIRCLE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80924

631 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Chinook Trail Elementary School is a public school located in the vibrant Northgate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, serving students in grades PK–5 as part of the Academy School District 20. The school is known for its modern facilities, strong community focus, and commitment to academic excellence. Its curriculum emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating project-based learning and technology to engage students and prepare them for future academic success within the highly regarded District 20 system.

The school environment at Chinook Trail is characterized by a high level of parental involvement and a supportive culture that prioritizes student well-being. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, staff, and families, the school aims to create a nurturing space that supports both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its students. Given its location in a growing area of Colorado Springs, it functions as a central hub for local families, consistently maintaining a positive reputation for its rigorous standards and dedication to fostering a lifelong love of learning.

631

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chinook Trail Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	399
Hispanic	88
Black	21
Asian	54
Two or More	63
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
399 (63.2 %)
Hispanic
88 (13.9 %)
Two or More
63 (10.0 %)
Asian
54 (8.6 %)
Black
21 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (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)234-5700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 100

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 117