How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Colorado Military Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado Springs, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | 618 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.1% | 42.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Colorado Military Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,472 | $12,197 |
| District | El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | State Charter School Institute |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Colorado Military Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 33.2% |
| African American | 5.0% | 10.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.9% | 41.4% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Multiracial | 10.8% | 9.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Colorado Military Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 325:1 | 681:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.6% | 42.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 31 | 7 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.