- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Turman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080453001443
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turman Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #34 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Turman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Turman Elementary School ranks #34 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080453001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Turman Elementary School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 080453001443 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 10.9:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,089 students)
Turman Elementary School grew from 182 students in 2022-23 to 207 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Turman Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,089 students
- The Vanguard S
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
- This school 185
Turman Elementary School
185 students
What this shows Turman Elementary School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Turman Elementary School compares
Turman Elementary School is a growing 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▲ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 21.6%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 9.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Turman Elementary School 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 Turman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Vanguard School (Elementary) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sierra High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Eagles Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sand Creek International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turman Elementary School
How many students attend Turman Elementary School?
Turman Elementary School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turman Elementary School is 10.9:1, which is 34% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% 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 Turman Elementary School?
57.7% of students at Turman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turman Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turman Elementary School?
Turman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Turman Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Turman Elementary School ranks #34 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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Turman Elementary School, Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an also operates Harrison High School (1,089 students), The Vanguard School (Elementary) (949 students), and Sierra High School (843 students). See the Harrison School District No. 2 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.