- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Atlas Preparatory Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080453006810Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #33 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 82.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks #33 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453006810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 080453006810 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
286 enr · 15.9:1 · 82.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School 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 286
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
286 students
What this shows Atlas Preparatory Elementary School reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlas Preparatory Elementary School compares
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.4% | ▲ 114% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 87.4%
White 6.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Atlas Preparatory Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlas Preparatory Elementary School'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 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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlas Preparatory Elementary School
How many students attend Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School has 286 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
82.4% of students at Atlas Preparatory Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Atlas Preparatory Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.4% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlas Preparatory Elementary School?
Atlas Preparatory Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlas Preparatory Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlas Preparatory Elementary School ranks #33 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Atlas Preparatory Elementary School, 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.