Enrollment
1,697
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Federal NCES profile for Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080387002027Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #49 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 6.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks #49 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387002027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.3%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banning Lewis Ranch Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 1,697 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.3% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,697 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 58 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spends $10,145 per pupil, 38% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students) and Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students) alongside Banning Lewis Ranch 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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy compares
Banning Lewis Ranch 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.3% | ▼ 84% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,697
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,145
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
Counselors5.2 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 87 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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
White 55.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 5.0%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which includes Banning Lewis Ranch Academy.
$10,145
Per student
-38%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 67.4%
Federal 8.8%
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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Classical Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banning Lewis Ranch Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
How many students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has 1,697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% 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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
6.3% of students at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
The largest demographic group at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banning Lewis Ranch Academy rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Banning Lewis Ranch Academy ranks #49 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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy a good school?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students), Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students), and Sand Creek High School (1,426 students). See the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district page for the complete list.
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