Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind

33 N. INSTITUTE ST.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80903

166 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), located in Colorado Springs, is a state-funded educational institution dedicated to serving students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired. Founded in 1874, the school provides a comprehensive learning environment that caters to the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its students. By offering specialized instruction and a wide array of support services, the institution strives to ensure that every student achieves their full potential, regardless of their sensory challenges.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, CSDB serves as a critical resource center for the state of Colorado. The school emphasizes the development of independence and self-advocacy, utilizing adaptive technology, specialized curricula, and a community-centered approach to prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Whether through direct instruction on campus or outreach services provided to students in local school districts across the state, CSDB remains a pillar of educational excellence and advocacy for the sensory-impaired community.

166

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

5.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	67
Black	13
Asian	9
Two or More	5

White
72 (43.4 %)
Hispanic
67 (40.4 %)
Black
13 (7.8 %)
Asian
9 (5.4 %)
Two or More
5 (3.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind
Phone:	(719)578-2100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	166
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 16

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 5

Grade 2 10

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 8

Grade 7 13

Grade 8 11

Grade 9 16