- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080306006456Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning has class sizes smaller than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning ranks #4 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306006456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080306006456 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
298 enr · 13:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 298
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
298 students
What this shows Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning compares
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 24% in Colorado - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
How many students attend Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is 13:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
15.7% of students at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning ranks #4 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.