At a glance
Reported students
1,075
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 273 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
547
Chinook Trail Middle School: 1,075 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,013
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Chinook Trail Middle School
Chinook Trail Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 39 current school records connected to Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an. NCES reports 1,075 students for 2024–25.
Among 273 middle schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 468 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, above the Colorado median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (60.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.2%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Chinook Trail Middle School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 58 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.7%
- Hispanic17.2%
- Black4.5%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial10.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Eagleview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
905 reported students
Timberview Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
837 reported students
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
821 reported students
Challenger Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
696 reported students
Mountain Ridge Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
690 reported students
The Classical Academy Middle School
Middle · Grades 07–08
445 reported students
Public schools near Chinook Trail Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timberview Middle School Middle · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | 06–08 | 837 | 1 mi |
| Village Middle School Middle · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | 06–08 | 163 | 1.8 mi |
| Challenger Middle School Middle · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | 06–08 | 696 | 2.3 mi |
| Mountain Ridge Middle School Middle · Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | 06–08 | 690 | 2.4 mi |
| Jenkins Middle School Middle · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 06–08 | 791 | 3.2 mi |
| Skyview Middle School Middle · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–08 | 862 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Chinook Trail Middle School
What grades does Chinook Trail Middle School serve?
Chinook Trail Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an.
How many students attend Chinook Trail Middle School?
Chinook Trail Middle School reported 1,075 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 273 Colorado middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,013 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Chinook Trail Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 1,075 students and 58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Chinook Trail Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Chinook Trail Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Chinook Trail Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Chinook Trail Middle School in?
Chinook Trail Middle School is part of Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 39 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Chinook Trail Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Timberview Middle School (1 mi), Village Middle School (1.8 mi), Challenger Middle School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.