Enrollment
315
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pinon Valley Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pinon Valley Elementary School
Pinon Valley Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 315 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.7% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Colorado average.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 236 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #97.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 325 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E spends $11,912 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E also operates Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students) and Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (604 students) alongside Pinon Valley Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pinon Valley Elementary School compares
Pinon Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E, which includes Pinon Valley Elementary School.
$11,912
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 36.3%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Pinon Valley Elementary School a good school?
Pinon Valley Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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