At a glance
Reported students
124
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
6th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Allies: 124 reported students.
State peer staffing position
2nd percentile
8.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. 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
- 120
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Allies
Allies is a public elementary school serving grades 02–05 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 124 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 6th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.9:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 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 (62.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.7%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Allies
- 1How do the reported 8.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 14 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White62.1%
- Hispanic17.7%
- Black4.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.7%
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
Not reported as 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 El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James Irwin Elementary School - Canada Drive
Elementary · Grades KG–05
132 reported students
Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Odyssey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Mountain View Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
387 reported students
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Elementary · Grades KG–08
400 reported students
Public schools near Allies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 378 | under 0.1 mi |
| Stetson Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 531 | 0.6 mi |
| Springs Ranch Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 548 | 1.1 mi |
| Rudy Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 385 | 1.3 mi |
| Ridgeview Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 626 | 1.3 mi |
| Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Elementary · Charter · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | KG–08 | 1,162 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Allies
What grades does Allies serve?
Allies reports grades 02–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school (alternative school) in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Allies?
Allies reported 124 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 6th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 120 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Allies?
The calculated ratio is 8.9:1, based on 124 students and 14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Allies a public, charter, or magnet school?
Allies is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on El Paso County Colorado School District 49 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Allies students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Allies in?
Allies is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49, based in Peyton, CO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Allies?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Odyssey Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Stetson Elementary School (0.6 mi), Springs Ranch Elementary School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.