Enrollment
98
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspire Online Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspire Online Academy
Aspire Online Academy is a small combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 98 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.1:1, Aspire Online Academy is leaner than roughly 98% of Colorado schools and 63% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 98 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (29%) (diversity index 65/100).
The surrounding Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an spends $11,944 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students) and The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students) alongside Aspire Online Academy.
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 Aspire Online Academy compares
Aspire Online Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an, which includes Aspire Online Academy.
$11,944
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 60.0%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~98 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Aspire Online Academy a good school?
Aspire Online Academy earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 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.
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