- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
The Bijou School
Federal NCES profile for The Bijou School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080306001888
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Bijou School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
The Bijou School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Bijou School ranks #3 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306001888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
The Bijou School grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (+13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.8 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 080306001888 · Colorado Springs, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 16.8:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
The Bijou School grew from 141 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (+13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 8.8 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Bijou School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 134
The Bijou School
134 students
What this shows The Bijou School reports 134 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Bijou School compares
The Bijou 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Colorado - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 89 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, The Bijou School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Bijou School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Bijou School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide high 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 (~134 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Bijou School
How many students attend The Bijou School?
The Bijou School has 134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 141 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Bijou School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Bijou School is 16.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Bijou School?
61.0% of students at The Bijou School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Bijou School?
The largest demographic group at The Bijou School is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Bijou School?
The Bijou School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 The Bijou School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, The Bijou School ranks #3 of 29 high 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 high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides The Bijou School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.