Serving 1,000 students in grades Kindergarten-6, The Vanguard School Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,000 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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The Vanguard School Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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The Vanguard School Elementary School's student population of 1,000 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
1,000 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1995
The Vanguard School Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Vanguard School Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
30%
36%
Black
5%
5%
White
48%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is The Vanguard School Elementary School's ranking?
The Vanguard School Elementary School is ranked #261 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend The Vanguard School Elementary School?
1,000 students attend The Vanguard School Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of The Vanguard School Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Vanguard School Elementary School?
The Vanguard School Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Vanguard School Elementary School offer ?
The Vanguard School Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is The Vanguard School Elementary School part of?
The Vanguard School Elementary School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 In The County Of El Paso And State Of Colorado.
In what neighborhood is The Vanguard School Elementary School located?
The Vanguard School Elementary School is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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