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The Colorado Springs School

21 Broadmoor Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO, 80906-0809 -

School Notes Overview:

Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity. Learning is grounded in experience. By delivering challenging academic material through traditional and experiential settings, The Colorado Springs School offers our students opportunities to learn information more thoroughly, to retain it longer, and to apply it to new settings. This deliberate approach to teaching also offers students opportunities to learn more about themselves, others, and the world. Building on strong, supportive relationships afforded by small classes and a safe environment, we advance each student's personal and academic growth....

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School Overview:

	The Colorado Springs School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	El Paso County, CO
Student Body
Total Students	484 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	19%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 56 students
	Kind - 24 students
	Grade 1 - 28 students
	Grade 2 - 25 students
	Grade 3 - 26 students
	Grade 4 - 32 students
	Grade 5 - 30 students
	Grade 6 - 34 students
	Grade 7 - 38 students
	Grade 8 - 48 students
	Grade 9 - 42 students
	Grade 10 - 41 students
	Grade 11 - 31 students
	Grade 12 - 29 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	21 teachers
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:21	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	165 days	175 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity. Learning is grounded in experience. By delivering challenging academic material through traditional and experiential settings, The Colorado Springs School offers our students opportunities to learn information more thoroughly, to retain it longer, and to apply it to new settings. This deliberate approach to teaching also offers students opportunities to learn more about themselves, others, and the world. Building on strong, supportive relationships afforded by small classes and a safe environment, we advance each student's personal and academic growth.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

In the News:

School of thought (Colorado Springs Independent)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 08:16:51 am
When Al Loma and LuAnn Long take their seats Nov. 30 on the D-11 board, they'll bring points of view that have been absent as of late from the group. They might even bring some fireworks. by J. Adrian Stanley When Al Loma and LuAnn Long take their seats Nov. 30 on the Colorado Springs School District 11 board, they'll bring points of view that have been absent as of late from the group. They ...
Developer hopes to buy former school site in D-11 for retail, brownstones (Colorado Springs Gazette)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 05:01:00 pm
The former site of an alternative high school could house a coffee shop/deli, rental offices and a community room if the Colorado Springs School District 11 board approves the proposed sale. The district wants to sell the former Bijou School site at...
Cyclones stirring up excitement in volleyball (The Pueblo Chieftain)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 09:20:08 pm
Continuing a winning tradition is not as easy as it seems.
Noted: Weinstein responds to Klingenchmitt (Colorado Springs Independent)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 08:31:41 am
Also: Snyder becomes Manitou mayor, 2010 election shaping up, Women's Community Leadership Initiative seeking locals and more. Weinstein fights death wish Mikey Weinstein is known for fighting the big fight, railing against religious indoctrination at the Air Force Academy and the influence of evangelicals in the military. Now it's more personal, as he pursues a lawsuit against former Navy ...
Noted: 2010 election shaping up (Colorado Springs Independent)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 08:31:41 am
Also: Snyder becomes Manitou mayor, Weinstein responds to Klingenchmitt, Women's Community Leadership Initiative seeking locals and more. It's Balink vs. Bensberg The 2010 election season could be a humdinger, with Republicans butting heads in three primary races and incumbents driven from office by term limits scrambling to find another elected job. As of today, the main event appears to be El ...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (80906)	School Zip (80906)	(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	49,059 people	4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	33%
Population Average Age	35 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$44,671	$51,174
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	33 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	58% / 42%	66% / 34%