- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Pinon Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinon Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080294001535
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinon Valley Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #17 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinon Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks #17 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080294001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Pinon Valley Elementary School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080294001535 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 15.8:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students)
Pinon Valley Elementary School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pinon Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheyenne Mount
Cheyenne Mountain High School
1,275 students
- Cheyenne Mount
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
604 students
- Gold Camp Elem 435
Gold Camp Elementary School
435 students
- Broadmoor Elem 327
Broadmoor Elementary School
327 students
- Cheyenne Mount 324
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
324 students
- This school 315
Pinon Valley Elementary School
315 students
What this shows Pinon Valley Elementary School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinon Valley Elementary School compares
Pinon Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Pinon Valley Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E reports $13,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinon Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gold Camp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinon Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinon Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Pinon Valley Elementary School?
Pinon Valley Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinon Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinon Valley Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinon Valley Elementary School?
10.7% of students at Pinon Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinon Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinon Valley Elementary School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinon Valley Elementary School?
Pinon Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pinon Valley Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks #17 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E?
Besides Pinon Valley Elementary School, Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E also operates Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students), Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (604 students), and Gold Camp Elementary School (435 students). See the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E district page for the complete list.