Enrollment
764
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Soaring Eagles Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Soaring Eagles Elementary School
Soaring Eagles Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 764 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 44% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 764 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 133 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #126, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 742 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an spends $11,944 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students) and The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students) alongside Soaring Eagles Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Soaring Eagles Elementary School compares
Soaring Eagles Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an, which includes Soaring Eagles Elementary School.
$11,944
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 60.0%
Federal 15.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~764 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Soaring Eagles Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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