Enrollment
1,909
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080192001592 Charter school
The Classical Academy Charter — Colorado Springs, CO
Federal NCES profile for The Classical Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Classical Academy Charter compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
The Classical Academy Charter reports 1,909 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 122.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 5.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 86% below the Colorado average and 90% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 636 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an spends $12,372 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.7% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 6.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Classical Academy Charter compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 86% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,909 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 86% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado — lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,372
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 636 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,909 Top 98% in Colorado — larger than 2% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 122.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 5.4% -86% vs state
NCES ID 080192001592
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 4.3%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 636:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an, which includes The Classical Academy Charter.
$12,372
Per student
-41%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 6.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
Similar elementary schools in Colorado Springs
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The Vanguard School (Elementary)
Standard public school
949 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Chinook Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
632 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
New Summit Charter Academy
Standard public school
628 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Grand Peak Academy
Standard public school
608 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Sand Creek International School
Standard public school
595 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about The Classical Academy Charter
How many students attend The Classical Academy Charter?
The Classical Academy Charter has 1,909 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Classical Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at The Classical Academy Charter is 15.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Classical Academy Charter?
5.4% of students at The Classical Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Classical Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at The Classical Academy Charter is White at 77.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Classical Academy Charter?
The Classical Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.