- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
High Plains Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for High Plains Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080192001320
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Plains Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #12 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
High Plains Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Plains Elementary School ranks #12 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192001320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
High Plains Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 080192001320 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 9.9:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
High Plains Elementary School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
High Plains Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Classical
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- This school 248
High Plains Elementary School
248 students
What this shows High Plains Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Plains Elementary School compares
High Plains Elementary 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 40% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 16% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 8% in Colorado - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,090
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
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 40.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 5.6%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, High Plains Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How High Plains Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Plains Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about High Plains Elementary School
How many students attend High Plains Elementary School?
High Plains Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Plains Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Plains Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 40% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 37% lower 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 High Plains Elementary School?
32.2% of students at High Plains Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of High Plains Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at High Plains Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Plains Elementary School?
High Plains Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does High Plains Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, High Plains Elementary School ranks #12 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 Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides High Plains Elementary School, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students), Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), and Liberty High School (1,526 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.