Enrollment
1,909
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
The Classical Academy Charter
Federal NCES profile for The Classical Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080192001592Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Classical Academy Charter earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #38 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
The Classical Academy Charter has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Classical Academy Charter ranks #38 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192001592 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
122.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-6% 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
What stands out at The Classical Academy Charter
The Classical Academy Charter is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 1,909 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,909 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 39 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #24.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 636 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an spends $10,954 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates Pine Creek High School (1,875 students) and Liberty High School (1,526 students) alongside The Classical Academy Charter.
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 The Classical Academy Charter compares
The Classical Academy Charter on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,909 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,909
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Colorado - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$10,954
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
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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, The Classical Academy Charter is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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.
$10,954
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How The Classical Academy Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chinook Trail Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Classical Academy Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary 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 (~1,909 students)
Next steps
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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 an 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 15.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Classical Academy Charter rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, The Classical Academy Charter ranks #38 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.
Is The Classical Academy Charter a good school?
The Classical Academy Charter earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides The Classical Academy Charter, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), Liberty High School (1,526 students), and Air Academy High School (1,380 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.
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