How do these schools compare?
| Metric | High Plains Elementary School | The Classical Academy Charter |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 248 | 1,909 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.3:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.2% | 5.4% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | High Plains Elementary School | The Classical Academy Charter |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,372 | $12,372 |
| District | Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an | Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | High Plains Elementary School | The Classical Academy Charter |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.3% | 77.6% |
| African American | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.7% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | High Plains Elementary School | The Classical Academy Charter |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 248:1 | 636.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 17 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.