Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, High Plains Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
High Plains Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Plains Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend High Plains Elementary School?
249 students attend High Plains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of High Plains Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Plains Elementary School?
High Plains Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does High Plains Elementary School offer ?
High Plains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is High Plains Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is High Plains Elementary School located?
High Plains Elementary School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 249 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
