- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Colorado Springs, CO
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080306006421
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 25
- middle schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy ranks #5 of 25 middle schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306006421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080306006421 · Colorado Springs, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 13.5:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy shrank from 479 students in 2022-23 to 452 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 404
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
404 students
What this shows Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy compares
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 72% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 88 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
White 20.8%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy
How many students attend Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy has 404 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% 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 Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
66.2% of students at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy?
Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (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 Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy rank among middle schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy ranks #5 of 25 middle 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 middle schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.