- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Sand Creek High School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Creek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080387001594
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Creek High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #29 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Creek High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek High School ranks #29 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387001594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Sand Creek High School grew from 1,307 students in 2022-23 to 1,381 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 080387001594 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,426 enr · 24.6:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Sand Creek High School grew from 1,307 students in 2022-23 to 1,381 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 58.1 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sand Creek High School 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
- This school 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- Rocky Mountain 1,162
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
1,162 students
What this shows Sand Creek High School reports 1,426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Creek High School compares
Sand Creek High School 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 48% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,426 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,426
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 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
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 8.2%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Sand Creek High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 Sand Creek High School 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Classical Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Creek High School'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
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~1,426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek High School
How many students attend Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School has 1,426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,307 (2022-23) → 1,381 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek High School is 24.6:1, which is 48% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sand Creek High School?
35.3% of students at Sand Creek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Creek High School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Creek High School is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Sand Creek High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek High School ranks #29 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 Sand Creek High School, 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.