Carmel Community School

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

1740 PEPPERWOOD DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910

www.hsd2.org/CCS

568 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Carmel Middle School, located in Colorado Springs, is a public school serving students in the Harrison School District 2. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school. By focusing on both core curriculum and personal development, the school aims to help students build the foundational skills, character, and confidence necessary for their future success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Carmel Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services intended to address the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on inclusive learning and social-emotional growth, the school strives to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and excel in a well-rounded educational experience.

568

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carmel Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	292
Black	98
Asian	3
Two or More	49
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
292 (51.4 %)
White
114 (20.1 %)
Black
98 (17.3 %)
Two or More
49 (8.6 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
5 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)579-3210
Website:	http://www.hsd2.org/CCS
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	390
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 43

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 43

Grade 6 130

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 85