The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Academy Endeavour Elementary School is a regular public school in Colorado Springs serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of Academy School District 20, a large suburban district north of downtown. The school sits in a residential area of the city where single-family homes are the norm and the housing market reflects a high cost of entry relative to the county median. The typical home value in the surrounding zip code places it above the national average, and rents follow a similar pattern. The zip code saw a slight decline in home values and rents over the past year, but the market remains expensive for many families.
The school draws from a neighborhood that is part of a fast-growing metropolitan area. Colorado Springs has grown steadily, driven by military bases, defense contractors, and a strong tourism sector. The city is car-dependent, with most families driving children to school or relying on district bus service. The Academy 20 district passed a bond in recent years to rebuild schools on the U.S. Air Force Academy and secured additional federal funds for facility improvements, signaling ongoing investment in the district's physical infrastructure.
Academy Endeavour enrolls about 350 students, which is a typical size for an elementary school in this region. The student body is predominantly white, with a sizable Hispanic population and smaller shares of students who are Asian, Black, or of two or more races. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a rate that is modest compared to many schools in the county. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not reported with this profile, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about special education services and language support programs.
State testing results for third through fifth graders show that roughly half of students met or exceeded expectations in math and English language arts. This proficiency level places the school in the top quartile relative to other districts in El Paso County, meaning it performs higher than most of its county peers. In science, tested in fifth grade only, the share of students earning proficient scores was also about half. These results reflect a solid academic floor but with room for growth. The school's performance is strong for the area, but a substantial share of students are not yet reaching proficiency, which is worth noting for families who prioritize high test scores.
The school operates as a regular elementary program, not a charter or magnet, and serves a neighborhood attendance zone. It does not have a Title I designation in the available records, which suggests the school's poverty rate does not meet the threshold for that federal program. Graduation rate is not applicable because the school does not serve high school grades. Discipline data, course access, and staffing ratios were not available in this profile, so a parent who wants to understand class sizes or student support structures should follow up with the school office.
This is a solid neighborhood elementary school in a well-regarded district. It serves a community where military families, aerospace workers, and professionals live. The school's testing performance is above the county average, and the district is investing in facilities. The main considerations for a family are whether the school's size and demographic mix fit their preferences and whether the academic results meet their expectations. For those seeking a school with consistently strong but not elite scores in a growing suburban setting, Academy Endeavour Elementary is a reasonable option worth touring and discussing with current parents.
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