- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Aspire Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspire Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453006835
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspire Online Academy earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 98
- students enrolled
Aspire Online Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Online Academy ranks #2 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453006835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Aspire Online Academy held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080453006835 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 6.1:1 · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Aspire Online Academy held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aspire Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school 98
Aspire Online Academy
98 students
What this shows Aspire Online Academy reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspire Online Academy compares
Aspire Online Academy 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 63% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 63% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.0%
White 28.6%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 8.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Aspire Online Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspire Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspire Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aspire Online Academy
How many students attend Aspire Online Academy?
Aspire Online Academy has 98 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 123 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire Online Academy is 6.1:1, which is 63% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 61% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspire Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspire Online Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.0% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspire Online Academy?
Aspire Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (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 Aspire Online Academy rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspire Online Academy ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Aspire Online Academy, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.