The Vanguard School Elementary School serves 1,099 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,099 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Vanguard School Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The Vanguard School Elementary School's student population of 1,099 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
1,099 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Vanguard School Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
30%
35%
Black
4%
4%
White
49%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend The Vanguard School Elementary School?
1,099 students attend The Vanguard School Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of The Vanguard School Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% 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 17:1, 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 An.
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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