Enrollment
618
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Military Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Military Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006708Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Military Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #72 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado Military Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Military Academy ranks #72 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006708 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Military Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Military Academy
Colorado Military Academy is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.0% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 294 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #253, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 679 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% 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 Military Academy.
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 Military Academy compares
Colorado Military Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 27% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
White 33.2%
African American 10.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Colorado Military Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Colorado Military Academy.
$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 Military Academy 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Military Academy'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 (~618 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado Military Academy
How many students attend Colorado Military Academy?
Colorado Military Academy has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Military Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Military Academy is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado Military Academy?
28.0% of students at Colorado Military Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Military Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Military Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 41.4% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Military Academy?
Colorado Military Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado Military Academy rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Military Academy ranks #72 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 Military Academy a good school?
Colorado Military Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Military Academy, 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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