Enrollment
677
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006310Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #50 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs ranks #50 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 677 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Colorado schools and 31% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #107.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 115 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $10,869 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students) and Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students) alongside Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs.
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 Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs compares
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$10,869
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
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 115 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs.
$10,869
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~677 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs has 677 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is 21.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
23.1% of students at Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs?
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs ranks #50 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 Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs a good school?
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. 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 State Charter School Institute?
Besides Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.
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