The top reported proficiency rate is 62% in English language arts. The lowest is 45% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Academy International Elementary School
Academy International Elementary School serves students from preschool through fifth grade in Colorado Springs, operating as a regular public school within Academy School District 20. The school sits in a part of the city that is part of a large, sprawling metropolitan area shaped by a strong military and aerospace presence, substantial tourism, and ongoing residential growth. Colorado Springs is car-dependent across its wide geography, and the economy is anchored by multiple military installations, defense contractors, and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee headquarters.
The school enrolls a student body of a size that is moderate for an elementary school serving these grade levels. Its demographics show a student population that is majority white, with a meaningful share of students who are Hispanic, Asian, or identify with two or more races, and smaller shares of Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. About one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure of economic need that is lower than many schools in the region. Data on the share of students with individualized education programs and the share of English learners was not available from the source.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Academy International's students performed at a level that is well above the midpoint among elementary schools in its district and county. In English language arts, a solid majority of students met or exceeded the state's proficiency standard. In math, just over half did. On the fifth-grade science assessment, less than half scored at the proficient level. Participation rates on the tests were high, which lends confidence to the results. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile relative to districts across El Paso County. This is a meaningful measure of academic strength for a school of this type.
The school belongs to Academy School District 20, which in 2024 passed a bond of a substantial size to rebuild schools located on the U.S. Air Force Academy, with additional funding from the U.S. Department of Defense. District families may see those facility improvements over time. No information was available about specific programs offered at the school itself, such as enrichment, gifted, or special-area classes. The data also did not include any discipline records, attendance rates, or staffing ratios.
The housing market in the school's zip code reflects what you would expect in a desirable, growing part of the Front Range. Home values and rents are above national medians, and both have seen a small decline year over year. The monthly cost of a mortgage at current rates is notably higher than the cost of renting, reflecting the broader national affordability challenge. The area has seen consistent population growth, and the city continues to attract new residents drawn by the military and aerospace economy, outdoor recreation, and a reputation as a desirable place to live.
For a parent or resident evaluating this school, the picture is clear on several fronts. Academy International offers strong academic performance on state tests, particularly in literacy and math, placing it among the higher-achieving elementary schools in a large county. The student body is economically mixed but leans toward lower poverty than many schools in the region. The surrounding community is a growing, car-oriented, military-and-tech metro area where housing is expensive and the economy is stable. A parent may want to ask the school directly about its special education programming, English learner services, and any enrichment or extracurricular offerings, since those details were not available in the data.
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