- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006437Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #44 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Maclaren State Charter School ranks #44 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.1 → 74.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 080002006437 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
927 enr · 12.4:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School held near 965 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.1 → 74.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- This school
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- Caprock Academ
Caprock Academy
871 students
What this shows Thomas Maclaren State Charter School reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Maclaren State Charter School compares
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,197
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Maclaren State Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caprock Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Maclaren State Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
How many students attend Thomas Maclaren State Charter School?
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School has 927 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 927 (2022-23) → 965 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School is 12.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 21% 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 Thomas Maclaren State Charter School?
19.0% of students at Thomas Maclaren State Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Maclaren State Charter School?
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Maclaren State Charter School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Maclaren State Charter School ranks #44 of 80 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 schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Thomas Maclaren State Charter School, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.