Serving 124 students in grades 2-5, Allies 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Allies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Allies's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Allies ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allies is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1720 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
5%
5%
White
62%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Allies's ranking?
Allies is ranked #1720 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Allies?
124 students attend Allies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Allies students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Allies?
Allies has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Allies offer ?
Allies offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Allies part of?
Allies is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
School Calendar
View the Allies yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day Kinder, 6th, 9th Grades
August 03, 2026 (Monday)
First Day for All Students
August 04, 2026 (Tuesday)
First Day for Preschool Students
August 10, 2026 (Monday)
Fall Break - Schools Closed
October 12, 2026 (Monday)
Veteran's Day - Schools Open
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
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