- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
Federal NCES profile for The Vanguard School (Elementary), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080453001326Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Vanguard School (Elementary) earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #8 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
The Vanguard School (Elementary) has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Vanguard School (Elementary) ranks #8 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001326 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
The Vanguard School (Elementary) shrank from 1,058 students in 2022-23 to 1,000 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 080453001326 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
949 enr · 15.3:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
The Vanguard School (Elementary) shrank from 1,058 students in 2022-23 to 1,000 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
The Vanguard School (Elementary) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- This school
The Vanguard School (Elementary)
949 students
- Sierra High Sc
Sierra High School
843 students
- Soaring Eagles
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
764 students
- Sand Creek Int
Sand Creek International School
595 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista Community School
590 students
What this shows The Vanguard School (Elementary) reports 949 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Vanguard School (Elementary) compares
The Vanguard School (Elementary) 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 68% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 949 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
949
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,088
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 6.6%
African American 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, The Vanguard School (Elementary) is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an reports $14,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Vanguard School (Elementary) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista Community School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Vanguard School (Elementary)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~949 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Vanguard School (Elementary)
How many students attend The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
The Vanguard School (Elementary) has 949 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,058 (2022-23) → 1,000 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
The student-teacher ratio at The Vanguard School (Elementary) is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Vanguard School (Elementary)?
12.3% of students at The Vanguard School (Elementary) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
The largest demographic group at The Vanguard School (Elementary) is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Vanguard School (Elementary)?
The Vanguard School (Elementary) has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does The Vanguard School (Elementary) rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, The Vanguard School (Elementary) ranks #8 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides The Vanguard School (Elementary), Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), Sierra High School (843 students), and Soaring Eagles Elementary School (764 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.