Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 15:1 is equal to 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy's student population of 501 students has grown by 127% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1139 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
7%
5%
White
49%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy's ranking?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy is ranked #1139 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy often compared to?
Pioneer Technology And Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Parker Core Knowledge Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
501 students attend Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Pioneer Technology And Arts Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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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