- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Roosevelt Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Roosevelt Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080306000262Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roosevelt Charter Academy earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Roosevelt Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Charter Academy ranks #3 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000262 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Roosevelt Charter Academy grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 080306000262 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
480 enr · 12.3:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Roosevelt Charter Academy grew from 420 students in 2022-23 to 471 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Roosevelt Charter Academy 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 480
Roosevelt Charter Academy
480 students
What this shows Roosevelt Charter Academy reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roosevelt Charter Academy compares
Roosevelt Charter Academy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.5%
White 10.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.8, Roosevelt Charter Academy is less 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 Roosevelt Charter Academy 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roosevelt Charter Academy'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 elementary 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roosevelt Charter Academy
How many students attend Roosevelt Charter Academy?
Roosevelt Charter Academy has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Roosevelt Charter Academy is 12.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Roosevelt Charter Academy?
71.7% of students at Roosevelt Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roosevelt Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Roosevelt Charter Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.5% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roosevelt Charter Academy?
Roosevelt Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Roosevelt Charter Academy rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Roosevelt Charter Academy ranks #3 of 51 elementary 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 elementary 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 Roosevelt Charter Academy, 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.