- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Grand Mountain School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080648006772
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Mountain School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #75 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Mountain School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Mountain School ranks #75 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648006772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Grand Mountain School held near 1,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 60.6 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-40 students YoY 080648006772 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · MID · TRAD
1,044 enr · 17.4:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
Grand Mountain School held near 1,041 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-40 headcount). Teacher FTE held 60.6 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grand Mountain 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
- This school
Grand Mountain School
1,044 students
- Janitell Junio
Janitell Junior High School
658 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary School
582 students
- Sunrise Elemen 506
Sunrise Elementary School
506 students
What this shows Grand Mountain School reports 1,044 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Mountain School compares
Grand Mountain 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 65% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,044 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,044
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
17.4:1
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
40.9%
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
$12,730
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Grand Mountain 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 Grand Mountain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Mountain 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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~1,044 students)
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 public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,081 (2022-23) → 1,041 (2023-24), nearly flat (-40).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Mountain School is 17.4:1, 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 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% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Mountain School?
Grand Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Grand Mountain School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Mountain School ranks #75 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 Grand Mountain 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 Janitell Junior High School (658 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.