Enrollment
367
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Coperni 3
Federal NCES profile for Coperni 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080002006784Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coperni 3 earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #50 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Coperni 3 has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coperni 3 ranks #50 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Coperni 3 compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Coperni 3
Coperni 3 is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 367 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 265 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #263, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (29%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $10,869 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 367 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students) and Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students) alongside Coperni 3.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Coperni 3 compares
Coperni 3 on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 52% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.3%
White 29.4%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Coperni 3 is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Coperni 3.
$10,869
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.0%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Coperni 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coperni 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Coperni 3
How many students attend Coperni 3?
Coperni 3 has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coperni 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Coperni 3 is 17.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Coperni 3?
58.4% of students at Coperni 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coperni 3?
The largest demographic group at Coperni 3 is Hispanic or Latino at 55.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coperni 3?
Coperni 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coperni 3 rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Coperni 3 ranks #50 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
Is Coperni 3 a good school?
Coperni 3 earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Coperni 3, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.
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