Enrollment
1,044
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080648006772
Grand Mountain School — Colorado Springs, CO
Federal NCES profile for Grand Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Mountain School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grand Mountain School reports 1,044 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 60.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 13.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% below the Colorado average and 74% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 525 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of spends $13,481 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.7% from local sources (property taxes), 56.9% from the state, and 12.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grand Mountain School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 7% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 65% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,044 | top 93% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% 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
18:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Colorado — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,481
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 525 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,044 Top 93% in Colorado — larger than 7% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 13.6% -65% vs state
NCES ID 080648006772
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
White 33.3%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 525:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.9%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 50
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of, which includes Grand Mountain School.
$13,481
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 56.9%
Federal 12.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
Similar other schools in Colorado Springs
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1,697 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
Standard public school
927 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Weikel Elementary School
Standard public school
814 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
Standard public school
764 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Standard public school
677 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Legacy Peak Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Mountain School
How many students attend Grand Mountain School?
Grand Mountain School has 1,044 students enrolled. It is a other school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Mountain School is 18:1, which is 7% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Mountain School?
13.6% of students at Grand Mountain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Mountain School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Mountain School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Mountain School?
Grand Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.