How do these schools compare?
| Metric | The Vanguard School (Elementary) | The Vanguard School (High) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 949 | 303 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.1:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 12.3% | 11.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | The Vanguard School (Elementary) | The Vanguard School (High) |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,595 | $17,595 |
| District | Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | The Vanguard School (Elementary) | The Vanguard School (High) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.9% | 48.8% |
| African American | 5.4% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.6% | 25.7% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 12.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | The Vanguard School (Elementary) | The Vanguard School (High) |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 2433.3:1 | 1165.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
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.