- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Monument, CO
Monument Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Monument Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080582006807Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monument Charter Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Monument · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 3.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monument Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monument Charter Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Monument, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080582006807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Monument Charter Academy shrank from 704 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-55 students YoY 080582006807 · Monument, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
612 enr · 18:1 · 3.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students)
Monument Charter Academy shrank from 704 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Monument Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lewis-Palmer H
Lewis-Palmer High School
1,144 students
- Palmer Ridge H
Palmer Ridge High School
1,066 students
- Bear Creek Ele
Bear Creek Elementary School
869 students
- Lewis-Palmer M
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
731 students
- This school
Monument Charter Academy
612 students
- Monument Chart
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
541 students
What this shows Monument Charter Academy reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monument Charter Academy compares
Monument Charter 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.0% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Colorado - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,434
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 8.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Monument Charter Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co reports $12,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monument Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Palmer High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis-Palmer Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monument Charter Academy Secondary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monument Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monument Charter Academy
How many students attend Monument Charter Academy?
Monument Charter Academy has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Monument, CO. CCD year-over-year: 704 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Charter Academy is 18:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monument Charter Academy?
3.0% of students at Monument Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monument Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Monument Charter Academy is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Monument, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monument Charter Academy?
Monument Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Monument Charter Academy rank among schools in Monument?
By Resource Investment Index, Monument Charter Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Monument, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Monument on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co?
Besides Monument Charter Academy, Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co also operates Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students), Palmer Ridge High School (1,066 students), and Bear Creek Elementary School (869 students). See the Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co district page for the complete list.