- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Early College
Federal NCES profile for Pikes Peak Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080387006694
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pikes Peak Early College earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 34:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 204
- students enrolled
Pikes Peak Early College has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pikes Peak Early College ranks #6 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387006694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pikes Peak Early College grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080387006694 · Colorado Springs, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
204 enr · 34:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Pikes Peak Early College grew from 169 students in 2022-23 to 178 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pikes Peak Early College in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goal Academy
Goal Academy
6,693 students
- Banning Lewis 1,697
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
1,697 students
- Vista Ridge Hi 1,473
Vista Ridge High School
1,473 students
- Sand Creek Hig 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 204
Pikes Peak Early College
204 students
What this shows Pikes Peak Early College reports 204 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pikes Peak Early College compares
Pikes Peak Early College 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 | 34:1 | ▲ 105% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
34:1
students per teacher
- 105% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,472
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Pikes Peak Early College is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso County Colorado School District 49 reports $11,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pikes Peak Early College Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banning Lewis Ranch Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pikes Peak Early College's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,697
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,473
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide high 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 (~204 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pikes Peak Early College
How many students attend Pikes Peak Early College?
Pikes Peak Early College has 204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 178 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pikes Peak Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Pikes Peak Early College is 34:1, which is 105% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pikes Peak Early College?
The largest demographic group at Pikes Peak Early College is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pikes Peak Early College?
Pikes Peak Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pikes Peak Early College rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Pikes Peak Early College ranks #6 of 29 high 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 high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Pikes Peak Early College, El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students), Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students), and Vista Ridge High School (1,473 students). See the El Paso County Colorado School District 49 district page for the complete list.