- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
James Madison Charter Academy School
Federal NCES profile for James Madison Charter Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080648001885Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison Charter Academy School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #41 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 72
- students enrolled
James Madison Charter Academy School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Charter Academy School ranks #41 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001885 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
James Madison Charter Academy School held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080648001885 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
72 enr · 9:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
James Madison Charter Academy School held near 104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
James Madison Charter Academy 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 72
James Madison Charter Academy School
72 students
What this shows James Madison Charter Academy School reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Madison Charter Academy School compares
James Madison Charter Academy 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 46% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 5% in Colorado - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.7%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 15.3%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.2, James Madison Charter Academy School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 James Madison Charter Academy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison Charter Academy 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 elementary 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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Madison Charter Academy School
How many students attend James Madison Charter Academy School?
James Madison Charter Academy School has 72 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison Charter Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison Charter Academy School is 9:1, which is 46% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Madison Charter Academy School?
The largest demographic group at James Madison Charter Academy School is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison Charter Academy School?
James Madison Charter Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Madison Charter Academy School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison Charter Academy School ranks #41 of 51 elementary 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 elementary 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 James Madison Charter Academy 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.