Enrollment
295
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Springs Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080002001912Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Springs Charter Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #28 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 28.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado Springs Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Springs Charter Academy ranks #28 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002001912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Springs Charter Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Colorado Springs Charter Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 295 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.8% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 295 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #209.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.5% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students) and Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students) alongside Colorado Springs Charter 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 Springs Charter Academy compares
Colorado Springs Charter 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.8% | ▼ 25% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 22% in Colorado - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Colorado Springs Charter 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 Springs Charter 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 Springs Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Springs Charter 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 elementary 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 (~295 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado Springs Charter Academy
How many students attend Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy has 295 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Springs Charter Academy is 12.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% 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 Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
28.8% of students at Colorado Springs Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Springs Charter Academy is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Springs Charter Academy?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado Springs Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Springs Charter Academy ranks #28 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.
Is Colorado Springs Charter Academy a good school?
Colorado Springs Charter Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Springs Charter 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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