Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — 28 schools

12,267
Total Enrollment
28
Schools
$17,595
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an operates 28 public schools serving 12,267 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 other, 6 high, 6 elementary, 4 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 11,938 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in El Paso County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,595 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.7% local, 60.0% state, and 15.3% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $59,383 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 68/100, ranked #25 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 28 schools offering Advanced Placement (42 AP courses district-wide), a 450.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 54.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% White, 11.7% African American across the district's schools.

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an school enrollment varies 16× across entities

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an school enrollment ranges from 69 students (lowest) to 1,089 students (highest), a spread of 1,020 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.1% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an student-counselor ratio is 450:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

15.3%
Federal
60.0%
State
24.7%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
25 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in El Paso County county, where this district is located.

$1,196
Studio/mo
$1,464
1 BR/mo
$1,735
2 BR/mo
$2,413
3 BR/mo
$2,744
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$59,383
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 28 schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an.

White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
African American 11.7%
Asian 2.2%
Multiracial 8.1%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 28
Schools with AP
42 AP courses total
450.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an

School Enrollment
Harrison High School
1,089
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
Charter
949
Sierra High School
843
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764
Sand Creek International School
595
Mountain Vista Community School
590
James Irwin Charter Elementary School
Charter
522
Atlas Preparatory High School
Charter
499
Carmel Community School
490
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Charter
473
James Irwin Charter Middle School
Charter
434
James Irwin Charter High School
Charter
425
Fox Meadow Middle School
369
Wildflower Elementary School
346
Centennial Elementary School
340
Panorama Middle School
339
Otero Elementary School
330
The Vanguard School (High)
Charter
303
Giberson Elementary School
291
Stratton Meadows Elementary School
290
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Charter
286
Monterey Elementary School
272
Bricker Elementary School
269
The Vanguard School (Middle)
Charter
243
Oak Creek Elementary School
235
Turman Elementary School
185
Aspire Online Academy
98
Career Readiness Academy
69

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an has 28 schools, including 6 high, 6 elementary, 12 other, 4 middle. Total enrollment is 12,267 students.

How much does Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an spend per student?

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an spends $17,595 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #25 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?

The average teacher salary in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an is $59,383 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in El Paso County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an students are 54.7% Hispanic or Latino, 22.3% White, 11.7% African American, 2.2% Asian, averaged across 28 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an?

Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #25 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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