Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy's student population of 538 students has grown by 144% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 61% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#820 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
8%
5%
White
48%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy's ranking?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy is ranked #820 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy?
538 students attend Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy offer ?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy part of?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
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