- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Carmel Community School
Federal NCES profile for Carmel Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080453000662
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carmel Community School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #7 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 68.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Carmel Community School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Community School ranks #7 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453000662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Carmel Community School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 080453000662 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 14:1 · 68.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Carmel Community School held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Carmel Community 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
Carmel Community School
490 students
What this shows Carmel Community School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carmel Community School compares
Carmel Community School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.7% | ▲ 78% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 240 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.0%
African American 18.8%
White 15.7%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Carmel Community 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 Carmel Community 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carmel Community 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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Community School
How many students attend Carmel Community School?
Carmel Community School has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Community School is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% 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 Carmel Community School?
68.7% of students at Carmel Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carmel Community School?
The largest demographic group at Carmel Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.0% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carmel Community School?
Carmel Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Carmel Community School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Carmel Community School ranks #7 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 Carmel Community 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.