At a glance
Reported students
378
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Odyssey Elementary School: 378 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 373
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23.78
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Odyssey Elementary School
Odyssey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 378 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to 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 (39.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.6%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. 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 Odyssey Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.55 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
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.2%
- 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
- White39.7%
- Hispanic33.6%
- Black7.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial17.5%
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 El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bennett Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
376 reported students
Mountain View Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
387 reported students
Pikes Peak School Expeditionary Learning
Elementary · Grades KG–08
400 reported students
Falcon Elementary School of Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
318 reported students
Evans Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
Inspiration View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
527 reported students
Public schools near Odyssey Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allies Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 02–05 | 124 | 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 Odyssey Elementary School
What grades does Odyssey Elementary School serve?
Odyssey Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Odyssey Elementary School?
Odyssey Elementary School reported 378 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 373 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Odyssey Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 378 students and 26.55 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 Odyssey Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Odyssey Elementary School 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 Odyssey Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
62.2% 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 Odyssey Elementary School in?
Odyssey Elementary School 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 Odyssey Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Allies (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.