- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Mountain Vista Community School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Vista Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453001903
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Vista Community School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #28 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Vista Community School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Vista Community School ranks #28 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Mountain Vista Community School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 080453001903 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 13.7:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Mountain Vista Community School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.8 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mountain Vista Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- This school
Mountain Vista Community School
590 students
What this shows Mountain Vista Community School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Vista Community School compares
Mountain Vista Community School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,088
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
White 18.0%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Mountain Vista Community School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Vista Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Vista Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Vista Community School
How many students attend Mountain Vista Community School?
Mountain Vista Community School has 590 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Vista Community School is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% lower 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 Mountain Vista Community School?
43.0% of students at Mountain Vista Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Vista Community School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Vista Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Vista Community School?
Mountain Vista Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Mountain Vista Community School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Vista Community School ranks #28 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Mountain Vista Community School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.