At a glance
Reported students
204
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
31.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado high enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 437 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Pikes Peak Early College: 204 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
31.1:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. 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
- 134
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.8:1
What the reported data says about Pikes Peak Early College
Pikes Peak Early College is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 204 students for 2024–25.
Among 437 high schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 31.1:1, above the Colorado median of 15.9:1 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 (72.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 0.7%. 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, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Pikes Peak Early College
- 1How do the reported 31.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 6.55 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 0.98 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 0.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.98
- 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
- White72.1%
- Hispanic13.2%
- Black2.9%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
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.
Patriot Applied Learning Campus
High · Grades 08–12
115 reported students
Power Technical
High · Grades 06–12
405 reported students
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence
High · Grades 06–12
442 reported students
Falcon High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,172 reported students
Sand Creek High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,426 reported students
Vista Ridge High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,473 reported students
Public schools near Pikes Peak Early College
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Studio for Academic Excellence High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–12 | 442 | under 0.1 mi |
| Power Technical High · Charter · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 06–12 | 405 | 0.3 mi |
| Sand Creek High School High · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 09–12 | 1,426 | 1.4 mi |
| Mitchell High School High · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 757 | 2.5 mi |
| Doherty High School High · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 09–12 | 1,715 | 2.5 mi |
| Nikola Tesla Education Opportunity School High · Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | 06–12 | 291 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Pikes Peak Early College
What grades does Pikes Peak Early College serve?
Pikes Peak Early College reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Pikes Peak Early College?
Pikes Peak Early College reported 204 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 437 Colorado high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 134 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Pikes Peak Early College?
The calculated ratio is 31.1:1, based on 204 students and 6.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Pikes Peak Early College a public, charter, or magnet school?
Pikes Peak Early College is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on El Paso County Colorado School District 49 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Pikes Peak Early College in?
Pikes Peak Early College 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 Pikes Peak Early College?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Springs Studio for Academic Excellence (under 0.1 mi), Power Technical (0.3 mi), Sand Creek High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.