- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Bricker Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bricker Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453001314
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bricker Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #53 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 49.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bricker Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bricker Elementary School ranks #53 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Bricker Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 080453001314 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.2:1 · 49.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Bricker Elementary School shrank from 275 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bricker 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 269
Bricker Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Bricker Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bricker Elementary School compares
Bricker Elementary 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.8% | ▲ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 18% in Colorado - lower ratio than 82% 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
White 12.6%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Bricker Elementary School 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 Bricker Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bricker 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 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 (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bricker Elementary School
How many students attend Bricker Elementary School?
Bricker Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bricker Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bricker Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% lower 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 Bricker Elementary School?
49.8% of students at Bricker Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bricker Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bricker Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bricker Elementary School?
Bricker Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Bricker Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bricker Elementary School ranks #53 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 Bricker 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.