Atlas Preparatory School is an elementary school, middle school, and high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School's student population of 282 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 77% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
92%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gryphons
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atlas Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #1444 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
282 students attend Atlas Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Atlas Preparatory Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Atlas Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlas Preparatory Elementary School part of?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso An.
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