At a glance
Reported students
1,162
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
62.18
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy: 1,162 reported students.
State peer staffing position
92nd percentile
18.7:1 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
- 1,097
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58.49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.8:1
What the reported data says about Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 31 current school records connected to El Paso County Colorado School District 49. NCES reports 1,162 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.7:1, above 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 (57.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 2.4%. 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 Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
- 1How do the reported 18.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 62.18 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 2.09 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 2.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.09
- 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
- White57.3%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black3.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial10.3%
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 El Paso County Colorado School District 49
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
670 reported students
Ridgeview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
626 reported students
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
613 reported students
Grand Peak Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
608 reported students
Springs Ranch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
548 reported students
Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
538 reported students
Public schools near Rocky Mountain Classical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs Ranch Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 548 | 0.5 mi |
| Stetson Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 531 | 0.8 mi |
| Allies Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | 02–05 | 124 | 1.4 mi |
| Odyssey Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 378 | 1.4 mi |
| Remington Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 534 | 1.5 mi |
| Ridgeview Elementary School Elementary · El Paso County Colorado School District 49 | PK–05 | 626 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
What grades does Rocky Mountain Classical Academy serve?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in El Paso County Colorado School District 49.
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
Rocky Mountain Classical Academy reported 1,162 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,097 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
The calculated ratio is 18.7:1, based on 1,162 students and 62.18 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 Rocky Mountain Classical Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Rocky Mountain Classical 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 Rocky Mountain Classical Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Rocky Mountain Classical Academy in?
Rocky Mountain Classical 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 Rocky Mountain Classical Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Springs Ranch Elementary School (0.5 mi), Stetson Elementary School (0.8 mi), Allies (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.