- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
Federal NCES profile for Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080306000232
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #20 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center ranks #20 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+9.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 080306000232 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 15.3:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 275 in 2023-24 (+9.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 291
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
291 students
What this shows Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center compares
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 73% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 30.6%
Two or More 13.1%
African American 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center
How many students attend Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center has 291 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 275 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
66.7% of students at Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
The largest demographic group at Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center?
Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center ranks #20 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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity Center, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.