- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 41.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 080002006310 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
677 enr · 21.8:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 41.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 677
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
677 students
What this shows Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs compares
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,197
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
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.
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
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,887
- 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
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 (~677 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.