Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso An, CO

Original Research by School Decision on Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso An

Harrison School District No. 2 sits entirely within Colorado Springs, covering a broad swath of the city’s south and southeast sides. The district is large, serving students from preschool through twelfth grade across nearly thirty schools, including a handful of charter schools that operate within its boundaries. The housing market in the area reflects a range of conditions. Across the five ZIP codes that make up the district, home values vary widely, with the lower end representing some of the more affordable pockets in El Paso County. Rents also span a range, though on the whole the district is more affordable than the Colorado state average for housing. The most recent data show home values in the district have slipped slightly year over year, a pattern that stands apart from the national trend of modest growth.

The student body is diverse. The largest population group is Hispanic students, who make up a majority. White students represent the next largest group, followed by Black students and students who identify as two or more races. There are also smaller populations of Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as counts of students with disabilities and English learners, were not available in the data provided, which leaves a gap for a family trying to gauge the district’s full socioeconomic and support profile.

On state assessments, the district’s results place it below the midpoint among El Paso County’s districts for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, just under a quarter of students in grades three through eight scored at the proficient level or above. In English language arts for those same grades, the rate was higher, with more than a third of students meeting that bar. Science results at the fifth-grade level showed about three in ten students proficient or above, while at the eighth-grade level the rate was just over a quarter. The participation rates on all these tests were high, exceeding nine in ten students, which means the results reflect nearly the entire student population. No graduation rate was available in the data.

Chronic absenteeism is a soft spot. The district’s rate sits above the midpoint among county districts, meaning a larger share of students miss a substantial number of school days than is typical locally. This is an area a parent or guardian may want to ask the district about directly, including what supports are in place and how individual schools address attendance.

A notable recent development is the D2 Promise Program, approved by voters in late 2024. The program commits annual funding for a defined period to cover free college tuition and fees at Pikes Peak State College for all qualifying district high school graduates. This is a concrete pathway to postsecondary education that could shape a family’s academic planning, particularly for students interested in a two-year start to their college career.

Per-pupil spending is in the middle range, on the lower half among the county’s districts. This sits alongside the district’s proficiency outcomes and its size, forming a picture of a large, diverse urban district serving many students with modest academic attainment on state measures, but with a recent community investment aimed squarely at expanding opportunity after high school.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

12,024

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 53%

Black 12%

White 24%

Asian 2%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

22%

42%

Gr 4

24%

46%

Gr 5

33%

58%

Gr 6

26%

57%

Gr 7

36%

59%

Gr 8

33%

48%

Gr 38

29%

52%

Math

Gr 3

21%

39%

Gr 4

17%

34%

Gr 5

20%

43%

Gr 6

14%

40%

Gr 7

16%

41%

Gr 8

17%

39%

Gr 38

17%

39%

Science

Gr 5

23%

43%

Gr 8

19%

42%

Schools in this District

28 schools are officially reported under this district.

Carmel Community School

Centennial Elementary School

Giberson Elementary School

Fox Meadow Middle School

Harrison High School

Monterey Elementary School

Panorama Middle School

Stratton Meadows Elementary School

Bricker Elementary School

The Vanguard School (Elementary)

Oak Creek Elementary School

Wildflower Elementary School

Sierra High School

Turman Elementary School

Otero Elementary School

Sand Creek International School

James Irwin Charter High School

James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon

Mountain Vista Community School

James Irwin Charter Middle School

Soaring Eagles Community School

The Vanguard School (High)

The Vanguard School (Middle)

Atlas Preparatory High School

Career Readiness Academy

Atlas Preparatory Middle School

Atlas Preparatory Elementary School

Aspire Online Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

24%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

36%

Grades 3-8

Science

2 grades reported

30%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 8

Social Studies

2 grades reported

21%

Grade 4

11%

Grade 7

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$406,249

Year-over-year change-2.0%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$322K to $530K

vs. state typical0.75x

vs. national typical1.10x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
80916	Colorado Springs	$343K	-2.7%	32.3%
80906	Colorado Springs	$530K	-1.4%	31.3%
80910	Colorado Springs	$322K	-1.4%	19.2%
80905	Colorado Springs	$377K	-3.0%	4.7%
80903	Colorado Springs	$385K	-3.2%	4.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,554/mo

Year-over-year change+0.6%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,434 to $1,702/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
80916	Colorado Springs	$1,526	-0.0%	32.3%
80906	Colorado Springs	$1,622	+1.6%	31.3%
80910	Colorado Springs	$1,491	-0.7%	19.2%
80905	Colorado Springs	$1,434	+3.5%	4.7%
80903	Colorado Springs	$1,702	+0.0%	4.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,050/mo

Home price / national median income4.8x

Annual rent / national median income22.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$496/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$543,271 (-2.4% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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