- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Monument Charter Academy Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080582001536Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 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 Secondary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #75 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 3.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monument Charter Academy Secondary School ranks #75 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080582001536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 080582001536 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
541 enr · 23.5:1 · 3.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students)
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School grew from 485 students in 2022-23 to 516 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School 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
- Monument Chart
Monument Charter Academy
612 students
- This school
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
541 students
What this shows Monument Charter Academy Secondary School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monument Charter Academy Secondary School compares
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is a growing 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.1% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.1%
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Monument Charter Academy Secondary School 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 Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis-Palmer High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bear Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis-Palmer Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monument Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monument Charter Academy Secondary School'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
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
How many students attend Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is 23.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
3.1% of students at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monument Charter Academy Secondary School?
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Secondary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Monument Charter Academy Secondary School ranks #75 of 80 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 schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co?
Besides Monument Charter Academy Secondary School, 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.