El Paso County Colorado School District 49 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 24,515 students in El Paso County Colorado School District 49. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in El Paso County Colorado School District 49 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 56% has decreased from 58% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
164 Students
5,427 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
466 Students
28,470 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7,552 Students
307,238 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
35%
# Black Students
1,183 Students
40,039 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
12,685 Students
442,533 Students
% White Students
52%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
84 Students
2,639 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,381 Students
44,473 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
424
32,180
# Students in K Grade:
1,389
58,680
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,505
62,146
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,451
59,838
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,413
61,252
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,426
61,109
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,420
61,844
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,423
63,103
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,475
64,281
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,446
66,584
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,873
71,018
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,296
70,043
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,602
67,509
# Students in 12th Grade:
4,372
71,203
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,907 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,418. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,910 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 manages 30 public schools serving 24,515 students.
What is the rank of El Pasountylorado School District 49?
El Pasountylorado School District 49 is ranked #66 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasountylorado School District 49?
52% of El Pasountylorado School District 49 students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of El Pasountylorado School District 49?
El Pasountylorado School District 49 has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is El Pasountylorado School District 49's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,910 is less than the state median of $15,735. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 30 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 24,515 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Graduation Rate
: 56% (Btm 50% in CO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
