Enrollment
72
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Madison Charter Academy School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Madison Charter Academy School
James Madison Charter Academy School is a small charter elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 72 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9:1, James Madison Charter Academy School is leaner than roughly 95% of Colorado schools and 46% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Colorado schools, with 72 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of spends $11,395 per pupil, 30% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students) and Widefield High School (1,193 students) alongside James Madison Charter Academy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James Madison Charter Academy School compares
James Madison Charter Academy School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of, which includes James Madison Charter Academy School.
$11,395
Per student
-30%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~72 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is James Madison Charter Academy School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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