- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
D3 My Way Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for D3 My Way Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080648006817
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D3 My Way Virtual School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #8 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
D3 My Way Virtual School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D3 My Way Virtual School ranks #8 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648006817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
D3 My Way Virtual School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.1 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080648006817 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 16:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
D3 My Way Virtual School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.1 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
D3 My Way Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Ridge Hig
Mesa Ridge High School
1,304 students
- Widefield High
Widefield High School
1,193 students
- Grand Mountain
Grand Mountain School
1,044 students
- Janitell Junio
Janitell Junior High School
658 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary School
582 students
- This school 240
D3 My Way Virtual School
240 students
What this shows D3 My Way Virtual School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How D3 My Way Virtual School compares
D3 My Way Virtual School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,730
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 10.8%
African American 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, D3 My Way Virtual School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of reports $12,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D3 My Way Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D3 My Way Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide other 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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about D3 My Way Virtual School
How many students attend D3 My Way Virtual School?
D3 My Way Virtual School has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D3 My Way Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at D3 My Way Virtual School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D3 My Way Virtual School?
15.2% of students at D3 My Way Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D3 My Way Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at D3 My Way Virtual School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D3 My Way Virtual School?
D3 My Way Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D3 My Way Virtual School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, D3 My Way Virtual School ranks #8 of 80 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 schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides D3 My Way Virtual School, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Widefield High School (1,193 students), and Grand Mountain School (1,044 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.