- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
The Classical Academy Charter held near 1,871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.7 → 123.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080192001592 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,909 enr · 15.6:1 · 5.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Pine Creek High School (1,875 students)
The Classical Academy Charter held near 1,871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.7 → 123.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Classical Academy Charter in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- Chinook Trail
Chinook Trail Middle School
1,075 students
What this shows The Classical Academy Charter reports 1,909 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Classical Academy Charter compares
The Classical Academy Charter 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,090
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
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.
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
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,526
- 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
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 (~1,909 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,874 (2022-23) → 1,871 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.