How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Spark Online Academy | Trailblazer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Colorado Springs, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 140 | 211 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.3:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 51.7% |
| 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 | Spark Online Academy | Trailblazer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,835 | $15,835 |
| District | The Colorado Springs Schools District 11 | The Colorado Springs Schools District 11 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Spark Online Academy | Trailblazer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.9% | 63.5% |
| African American | 10.0% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.0% | 24.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 10.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Spark Online Academy | Trailblazer Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 307:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2.9% | 23.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.