- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Power Technical Early College
Federal NCES profile for Power Technical Early College, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080387006693Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Power Technical Early College earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #23 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Power Technical Early College has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Power Technical Early College ranks #23 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387006693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Power Technical Early College held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080387006693 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
405 enr · 16.9:1 · 17.7% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Power Technical Early College held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Power Technical 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 405
Power Technical Early College
405 students
What this shows Power Technical Early College reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Power Technical Early College compares
Power Technical Early College 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Power Technical Early College is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Power Technical 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Power Technical 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 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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Power Technical Early College
How many students attend Power Technical Early College?
Power Technical Early College has 405 students enrolled. It is a career and technical school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Power Technical Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Power Technical Early College is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Power Technical Early College?
17.7% of students at Power Technical Early College are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Power Technical Early College?
The largest demographic group at Power Technical Early College is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Power Technical Early College?
Power Technical Early College has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Power Technical Early College rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Power Technical Early College ranks #23 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 El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Power Technical 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.