- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Atlas Preparatory Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080453006691Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlas Preparatory Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #9 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlas Preparatory Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlas Preparatory Middle School ranks #9 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453006691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Atlas Preparatory Middle School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 080453006691 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
473 enr · 17.5:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Atlas Preparatory Middle School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Atlas Preparatory Middle 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
Atlas Preparatory Middle School
473 students
What this shows Atlas Preparatory Middle School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlas Preparatory Middle School compares
Atlas Preparatory Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 131% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.5%
White 7.4%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Atlas Preparatory Middle School is less 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 Atlas Preparatory Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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 Middle 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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlas Preparatory Middle School
How many students attend Atlas Preparatory Middle School?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlas Preparatory Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlas Preparatory Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlas Preparatory Middle School?
89.0% of students at Atlas Preparatory Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlas Preparatory Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Atlas Preparatory Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.5% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlas Preparatory Middle School?
Atlas Preparatory Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlas Preparatory Middle School ranks #9 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 Middle 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.