- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Talbott Steam Innovation School
Federal NCES profile for Talbott Steam Innovation School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080648001119
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talbott Steam Innovation School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #32 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Talbott Steam Innovation School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talbott Steam Innovation School ranks #32 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Talbott Steam Innovation School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 080648001119 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 12:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
Talbott Steam Innovation School shrank from 356 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Talbott Steam Innovation School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Ridge Hig
Mesa Ridge High School
1,304 students
- Widefield High
Widefield High School
1,193 students
- Grand Mountain
Grand Mountain School
1,044 students
- Janitell Junio
Janitell Junior High School
658 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary School
582 students
- This school 324
Talbott Steam Innovation School
324 students
What this shows Talbott Steam Innovation School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talbott Steam Innovation School compares
Talbott Steam Innovation School is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 17% in Colorado - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,730
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Talbott Steam Innovation School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of reports $12,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talbott Steam Innovation School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talbott Steam Innovation School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talbott Steam Innovation School
How many students attend Talbott Steam Innovation School?
Talbott Steam Innovation School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talbott Steam Innovation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Talbott Steam Innovation School is 12:1, which is 28% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% 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 Talbott Steam Innovation School?
30.9% of students at Talbott Steam Innovation School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talbott Steam Innovation School?
The largest demographic group at Talbott Steam Innovation School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talbott Steam Innovation School?
Talbott Steam Innovation School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Talbott Steam Innovation School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Talbott Steam Innovation School ranks #32 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 School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides Talbott Steam Innovation School, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Widefield High School (1,193 students), and Grand Mountain School (1,044 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.