Serving 185 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coperni 2 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Coperni 2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#873 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
11%
5%
White
44%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coperni 2's ranking?
Coperni 2 is ranked #873 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Coperni 2?
185 students attend Coperni 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Coperni 2 students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coperni 2?
Coperni 2 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Coperni 2 offer ?
Coperni 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coperni 2 part of?
Coperni 2 is part of State Charter School Institute School District.
In what neighborhood is Coperni 2 located?
Coperni 2 is located in the Southeast Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 22 other public schools located in Southeast Colorado Springs.
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