Enrollment
442
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Federal NCES profile for Springs Studio for Academic Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080387006462
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #20 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 31.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 442
- students enrolled
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence ranks #20 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: El Paso County Colorado School District 49 · Colorado
NCES ID 080387006462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springs Studio for Academic Excellence compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.6:1 is larger than about 97% of Colorado schools and 90% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding El Paso County Colorado School District 49 spends $10,145 per pupil, 38% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
El Paso County Colorado School District 49 also operates Goal Academy (6,693 students) and Banning Lewis Ranch Academy (1,697 students) alongside Springs Studio for Academic Excellence.
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 Springs Studio for Academic Excellence compares
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.6:1 | ▲ 90% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
31.6:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,145
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
White 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Paso County Colorado School District 49, which includes Springs Studio for Academic Excellence.
$10,145
Per student
-38%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 67.4%
Federal 8.8%
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 Springs Studio for Academic Excellence 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vista Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Falcon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springs Studio for Academic Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
- 1,426
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,172
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools statewide
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 (~442 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
How many students attend Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence has 442 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is 31.6:1, which is 90% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
The largest demographic group at Springs Studio for Academic Excellence is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springs Studio for Academic Excellence?
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springs Studio for Academic Excellence rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence ranks #20 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 Springs Studio for Academic Excellence a good school?
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 El Paso County Colorado School District 49?
Besides Springs Studio for Academic Excellence, 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.
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