Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Encompass Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Encompass Heights Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
583 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Encompass Heights Elementary School 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 Encompass Heights Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#700 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
2%
5%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Encompass Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Encompass Heights Elementary School is ranked #700 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Encompass Heights Elementary School?
583 students attend Encompass Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Encompass Heights Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Encompass Heights Elementary School?
Encompass Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Encompass Heights Elementary School offer ?
Encompass Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Encompass Heights Elementary School part of?
Encompass Heights Elementary School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
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