- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Carver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080306000226
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carver Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 76.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carver Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary School ranks #5 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Carver Elementary School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080306000226 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 13.7:1 · 76.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Carver Elementary School held near 208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Carver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 205
Carver Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Carver Elementary School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carver Elementary School compares
Carver Elementary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.9% | ▲ 100% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 34.6%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 8.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Carver Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carver Elementary School
How many students attend Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 Carver Elementary School?
76.9% of students at Carver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carver Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carver Elementary School?
Carver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Carver Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Carver Elementary School ranks #5 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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Carver Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.