Enrollment
158
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Community Prep Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Community Prep Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080306001299Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Prep Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #15 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 158
- students enrolled
Community Prep Charter School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Prep Charter School ranks #15 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306001299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community Prep Charter School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community Prep Charter School
Community Prep Charter School is a mid-sized charter high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (39%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students) and Coronado High School (1,279 students) alongside Community Prep Charter School.
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 Community Prep Charter School compares
Community Prep Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Colorado - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 41.1%
White 39.2%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Community Prep Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E, which includes Community Prep Charter School.
$14,342
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 40.3%
Federal 11.9%
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 Community Prep Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Prep Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~158 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Community Prep Charter School
How many students attend Community Prep Charter School?
Community Prep Charter School has 158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Prep Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Prep Charter School is 17.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Prep Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Community Prep Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Prep Charter School?
Community Prep Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Community Prep Charter School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Prep Charter School ranks #15 of 29 high 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 high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Community Prep Charter School a good school?
Community Prep Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Community Prep Charter 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.
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