- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+114 students YoY
Coperni 3 grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+38.3%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+114 students YoY 080002006784 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
367 enr · 17.5:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Coperni 3 grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (+38.3%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Coperni 3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 367
Coperni 3
367 students
What this shows Coperni 3 reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coperni 3 compares
Coperni 3 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,887
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~367 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), up 114.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.