The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Science. The lowest is 68% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Broadmoor Elementary School
Broadmoor Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade as a regular public school within the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12, located on the southwest side of Colorado Springs. The school sits in an area of the city that borders the foothills near the Broadmoor resort and Cheyenne Mountain, a part of town known for its older, established residential neighborhoods and higher property values relative to many other parts of the city. The housing market in the immediate zip code reflects that character: home values and rents are notably above the national median, and the cost of entry for a family here is substantial. The wider Colorado Springs metropolitan area, sprawling across a high-desert plateau at the base of Pikes Peak, is dominated by the military, aerospace and defense contractors, and tourism. The city is car-dependent and vast, with commercial corridors along major arterials and Interstate 25, though walkable nodes exist in the downtown core and historic districts. Growth has been steady for decades, fueled by the military presence and the region's desirability as a place to live.
Academically, Broadmoor Elementary posts results that place it in the top quartile of proficiency across tested subjects and grades relative to all other school districts in El Paso County. The school's performance on state assessments in math, English language arts, and science is strong, with the majority of students scoring at proficient or advanced levels. Participation rates on those tests are high. The school's parent district, Cheyenne Mountain 12, has held the highest state accreditation rating, Accredited with Distinction, consistently in recent years, and its strategic priorities emphasize a professional learning community model, career and technical education pathways at the secondary level, student and staff wellbeing through multi-tiered systems of support, and safety and security infrastructure. While Broadmoor does not serve high school grades, the district's framework shapes elementary instruction as well.
The student body is small for an elementary school serving seven grade levels. The demographic composition is predominantly white, with a modest Hispanic presence and small shares of students who identify as two or more races, Asian, Black, or American Indian or Alaska Native. A fairly low share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which aligns with the area's higher-income profile. Data on special education identification and English learner status was not available, so a parent may want to check with the school directly on those supports.
The school does not offer any specialized magnet or charter designation, and it is not a Title I school. Programs outside the core curriculum were not listed in the available data. Discipline data, chronic absenteeism rates, and staffing ratios were also absent; those are gaps a prospective family would want to explore by visiting or contacting the school.
Colorado Springs itself is a city shaped by its military installations—Fort Carson, Peterson and Schriever space force bases, the Air Force Academy—and by a high-tech and tourism economy. The area attracts families who work in those sectors or who are drawn to the outdoor recreation, sunny climate, and proximity to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. The city has grown significantly over the past decades and continues to see new residential development on its outskirts. For a family looking at Broadmoor Elementary, the context includes a strong district reputation, a well-performing school in a higher-cost housing market, and a setting within a large, car-oriented city where the school likely draws from a relatively affluent, stable neighborhood. The combination of strong academic results and a small, economically homogenous student body is characteristic of the school's position within the Cheyenne Mountain district, and for families who can afford the area's housing, it represents a conventional, high-performing elementary option.
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