At a glance
Reported students
298
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
291
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning: 298 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 287
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 60 current school records connected to Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E. NCES reports 298 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Colorado median of 15.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.02
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Adams Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
299 reported students
Wilson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
295 reported students
Twain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
291 reported students
Henry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
306 reported students
Fremont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Jackson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
312 reported students
Public schools near Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | KG–05 | 273 | 1.2 mi |
| Bristol Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | KG–05 | 267 | 1.5 mi |
| Howbert Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 255 | 1.6 mi |
| Jackson Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 312 | 1.7 mi |
| Taylor Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 152 | 1.8 mi |
| Stratton Elementary School Elementary · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | PK–05 | 249 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning
What grades does Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning serve?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E.
How many students attend Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning reported 298 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 287 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 298 students and 22.27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning in?
Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 60 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Steele Elementary School (1.2 mi), Bristol Elementary School (1.5 mi), Howbert Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.