Trailblazer Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

2015 WICKES ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919

214 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Trailblazer Elementary School is a public school located in the Rockrimmon neighborhood of Colorado Springs, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Academy District 20 school system. Situated near the base of the foothills, the school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence. It typically maintains a well-regarded reputation within the district, focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and science, while also fostering a supportive social-emotional environment for its young learners.

The school is characterized by its dedication to "trailblazing"—encouraging students to be curious, innovative, and resilient as they navigate their early education. With a focus on high expectations and character development, Trailblazer Elementary provides a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities that aim to develop the "whole child." Because it is part of Academy District 20, one of the top-performing districts in Colorado, the school benefits from robust resources, strong parent involvement, and a community-centered approach that prioritizes student growth and achievement.

214

Total Students

17.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trailblazer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	60
Black	7
Two or More	17

White
130 (60.7 %)
Hispanic
60 (28.0 %)
Two or More
17 (7.9 %)
Black
7 (3.3 %)

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:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-6300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
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 29

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 30