Enrollment
342
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Achieve Online
Federal NCES profile for Achieve Online, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080306006428
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achieve Online earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #37 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Achieve Online has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Online ranks #37 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306006428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achieve Online compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Achieve Online
Achieve Online is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 342 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 91% of Colorado schools and 29% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 292 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Achieve Online.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achieve Online compares
Achieve Online on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Achieve Online is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Achieve Online.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Achieve Online Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achieve Online's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Achieve Online
How many students attend Achieve Online?
Achieve Online has 342 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Online?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Online is 21.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achieve Online?
45.8% of students at Achieve Online are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achieve Online?
The largest demographic group at Achieve Online is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achieve Online?
Achieve Online has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achieve Online rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Online ranks #37 of 80 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 schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Achieve Online a good school?
Achieve Online earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Achieve Online, 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.
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