- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Journey K8
Federal NCES profile for Journey K8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080192006478
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Journey K8 earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #6 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Journey K8 has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Journey K8 ranks #6 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192006478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Journey K8 shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-16.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 8.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 080192006478 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
163 enr · 16.3:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
Journey K8 shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 132 in 2023-24 (-16.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 8.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Journey K8 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 163
Journey K8
163 students
What this shows Journey K8 reports 163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Journey K8 compares
Journey K8 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 82% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 163 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
163
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Colorado - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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 163 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Journey K8 is less 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 Journey K8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Journey K8'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 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 (~163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Journey K8
How many students attend Journey K8?
Journey K8 has 163 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 132 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Journey K8?
The student-teacher ratio at Journey K8 is 16.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Journey K8?
7.0% of students at Journey K8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Journey K8?
The largest demographic group at Journey K8 is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Journey K8?
Journey K8 has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Journey K8 rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Journey K8 ranks #6 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 Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Journey K8, 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.