- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Sand Creek International School
Federal NCES profile for Sand Creek International School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080453001533
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sand Creek International School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #10 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Sand Creek International School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek International School ranks #10 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Sand Creek International School grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 080453001533 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 14.2:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Sand Creek International School grew from 557 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sand Creek International School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- This school
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista Community School
590 students
What this shows Sand Creek International School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sand Creek International School compares
Sand Creek International 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 34% in Colorado - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,088
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 16.1%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Sand Creek International School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sand Creek International School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista Community School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sand Creek International School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sand Creek International School
How many students attend Sand Creek International School?
Sand Creek International School has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 557 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek International School is 14.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% 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 Sand Creek International School?
60.9% of students at Sand Creek International School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sand Creek International School?
The largest demographic group at Sand Creek International School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sand Creek International School?
Sand Creek International School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Sand Creek International School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sand Creek International School ranks #10 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Sand Creek International School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.