- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Soaring Eagles Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453001965
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Soaring Eagles Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #75 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Soaring Eagles Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Soaring Eagles Elementary School ranks #75 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+107 students YoY
Soaring Eagles Elementary School grew from 611 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (+17.5%).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+107 students YoY 080453001965 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 23.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Soaring Eagles Elementary School grew from 611 students in 2022-23 to 718 in 2023-24 (+17.5%). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Soaring Eagles Elementary 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
- This school
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista Community School
590 students
What this shows Soaring Eagles Elementary School reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Soaring Eagles Elementary School compares
Soaring Eagles Elementary 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 44% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 742 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 20.8%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Soaring Eagles Elementary 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 Soaring Eagles Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Soaring Eagles Elementary 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
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Soaring Eagles Elementary School
How many students attend Soaring Eagles Elementary School?
Soaring Eagles Elementary School has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), up 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Soaring Eagles Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Soaring Eagles Elementary School is 23.9:1, which is 44% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Soaring Eagles Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Soaring Eagles Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Soaring Eagles Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Soaring Eagles Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Soaring Eagles Elementary School?
Soaring Eagles Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Soaring Eagles Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Soaring Eagles Elementary School ranks #75 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Soaring Eagles Elementary 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.