Serving 315 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pinon Valley Elementary School's student population of 315 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pinon Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinon Valley Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
#129 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
49%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pinon Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pinon Valley Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pinon Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Pinon Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Pinon Valley Elementary School?
315 students attend Pinon Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Pinon Valley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pinon Valley Elementary School?
Pinon Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pinon Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pinon Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pinon Valley Elementary School part of?
Pinon Valley Elementary School is part of Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 In The County Of E.
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