Enrollment
541
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monument Charter Academy Secondary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monument Charter Academy Secondary School
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 42% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.1% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 238 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co spends $10,492 per pupil, 36% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co also operates Lewis-Palmer High School (1,144 students) and Palmer Ridge High School (1,066 students) alongside Monument Charter Academy Secondary 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 Monument Charter Academy Secondary School compares
Monument Charter Academy Secondary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,492
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lewis-Palmer Consolidated School District No. 38 in the Co, which includes Monument Charter Academy Secondary School.
$10,492
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.8%
State 47.8%
Federal 7.5%
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 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
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~541 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Monument Charter Academy Secondary School a good school?
Monument Charter Academy Secondary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 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.
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