Odyssey Elementary School

El Paso County Colorado School District 49

6275 BRIDLESPUR AVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80922

www.d49.org/oes

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Odyssey Elementary School, located in the Banning Lewis Ranch area of Colorado Springs, is a public school serving students from preschool through fifth grade as part of the Falcon School District 49. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a diverse curriculum, Odyssey strives to meet the individual learning needs of its student population, preparing them for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic programming, Odyssey Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming school culture that encourages parent and community involvement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students build social-emotional skills, leadership abilities, and a lifelong love of learning. Situated in a rapidly growing region of Colorado Springs, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, focusing on inclusive excellence and creating a safe, high-quality educational experience for every child.

406

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Odyssey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	110
Black	41
Asian	4
Two or More	62
American Indian	3

White
186 (45.8 %)
Hispanic
110 (27.1 %)
Two or More
62 (15.3 %)
Black
41 (10.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Phone:	(719)494-8622
Website:	http://www.d49.org/oes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 27

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 52