How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mesa Ridge High School | Sunrise Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | 506 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.9% | 25.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Mesa Ridge High School | Sunrise Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,481 | $13,481 |
| District | School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of | School District No. 3 in the county of El Paso and State of |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mesa Ridge High School | Sunrise Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38.7% | 39.3% |
| African American | 12.1% | 11.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.7% | 33.2% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.5% | 13.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mesa Ridge High School | Sunrise Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 326:1 | 511.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.7% | 42.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 6 |
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.