At a glance
Reported students
1,697
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
115.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy: 1,697 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. 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
- 1,675
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.7:1
What the reported data says about Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 1,697 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 combined / other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Colorado median of 16.2:1 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 (55.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.9%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.4%. 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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 115.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 5.16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 5.16
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.9%
- Hispanic23.9%
- Black5%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial10.8%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Tree Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
602 reported students
Vista Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,473 reported students
Sand Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,426 reported students
Falcon High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,172 reported students
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
1,162 reported students
Falcon Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
866 reported students
Public schools near Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspiration View Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 527 | 0.8 mi |
| Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy Elementary · Charter · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | KG–08 | 538 | 1.1 mi |
| Liberty Tree Academy Other · Charter · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | KG–12 | 602 | 5.1 mi |
| Thomas MacLaren School Other · Charter · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | KG–12 | 975 | 6.5 mi |
| Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs Other · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–12 | 677 | 8.9 mi |
| Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind Other · Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind | PK–12 | 167 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Banning Lewis Ranch Academy
What grades does Banning Lewis Ranch Academy serve?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy reported 1,697 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 143 Colorado combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,675 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 1,697 students and 115.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Banning Lewis Ranch Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy 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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.5% 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 Banning Lewis Ranch Academy in?
Banning Lewis Ranch Academy is part of El Paso County Colorado School District 49, based in Peyton, CO, which operates 31 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Banning Lewis Ranch Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Inspiration View Elementary School (0.8 mi), Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy (1.1 mi), Liberty Tree Academy (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.