Enrollment
24
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-80% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zebulon Pike compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zebulon Pike
Zebulon Pike is a small combined-grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, enrolling 24 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 3.4:1, Zebulon Pike is leaner than roughly 99% of Colorado schools and 80% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Colorado schools, with 24 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (29%) (diversity index 64/100).
The surrounding Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E spends $11,912 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E also operates Cheyenne Mountain High School (1,275 students) and Cheyenne Mountain Junior High School (604 students) alongside Zebulon Pike.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zebulon Pike compares
Zebulon Pike on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12 in the County of E, which includes Zebulon Pike.
$11,912
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.3%
State 36.3%
Federal 7.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~24 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~3.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Zebulon Pike a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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