- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Zebulon Pike
Federal NCES profile for Zebulon Pike, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080294006342
👥 S:T ratio 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zebulon Pike earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #16 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Zebulon Pike has class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zebulon Pike ranks #16 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080294006342 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Zebulon Pike grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+47.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080294006342 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
24 enr · 3.4:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students)
Zebulon Pike grew from 17 students in 2022-23 to 25 in 2023-24 (+47.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 6.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Zebulon Pike in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheyenne Mount
Cheyenne Mountain High School
1,275 students
- Cheyenne Mount
Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School
604 students
- Gold Camp Elem 435
Gold Camp Elementary School
435 students
- Broadmoor Elem 327
Broadmoor Elementary School
327 students
- Cheyenne Mount 324
Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School
324 students
- This school 24
Zebulon Pike
24 students
What this shows Zebulon Pike reports 24 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zebulon Pike compares
Zebulon Pike 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 | 3.4:1 | ▼ 80% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 24 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
24
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
3.4:1
students per teacher
- 80% below state mean
Top 1% in Colorado - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,252
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
White 29.2%
African American 25.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Zebulon Pike is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E reports $13,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zebulon Pike Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gold Camp Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadmoor Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cheyenne Mountain Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zebulon Pike's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Zebulon Pike
How many students attend Zebulon Pike?
Zebulon Pike has 24 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 17 (2022-23) → 25 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zebulon Pike?
The student-teacher ratio at Zebulon Pike is 3.4:1, which is 80% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 78% 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 Zebulon Pike?
47.1% of students at Zebulon Pike are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zebulon Pike?
The largest demographic group at Zebulon Pike is Hispanic or Latino at 45.8% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zebulon Pike?
Zebulon Pike has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Zebulon Pike rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Zebulon Pike ranks #16 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 Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E?
Besides Zebulon Pike, Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E also operates Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students), Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (604 students), and Gold Camp Elementary School (435 students). See the Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E district page for the complete list.