How do these schools compare?
| Metric | High Plains Elementary School | New Summit Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado Springs, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 248 | 628 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.2% | 34.2% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | High Plains Elementary School | New Summit Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,090 | $12,090 |
| District | Academy District 20 | Academy District 20 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | High Plains Elementary School | New Summit Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.3% | 61.5% |
| African American | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.7% | 21.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | High Plains Elementary School | New Summit Charter Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 236:1 | 301:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.1% | 21.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 1 |
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.