- Enrollment
- 6,693
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080387006462 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 31.6:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Goal Academy (6,693 students)
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.8 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence 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
- Sand Creek Hig 1,426
Sand Creek High School
1,426 students
- Falcon High Sc 1,172
Falcon High School
1,172 students
- This school 442
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
442 students
What this shows Springs Studio for Academic Excellence reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Springs Studio for Academic Excellence compares
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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
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 (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.