At a glance
Reported students
490
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
343
Carmel Community School: 490 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
12:1 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
- 328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.7:1
What the reported data says about Carmel Community School
Carmel Community School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Colorado Springs. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an. NCES reports 490 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 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (58%) and Black (18.8%). English learners represent 14% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.6%. 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 Carmel Community School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 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 2.03 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
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.03
- 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
- White15.7%
- Hispanic58%
- Black18.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial4.9%
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 Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
James Irwin Elementary School - Astrozon
Elementary · Grades KG–05
522 reported students
Mountain Vista Community School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
590 reported students
Sand Creek International School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
595 reported students
Wildflower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
346 reported students
Centennial Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
340 reported students
Otero Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
330 reported students
Public schools near Carmel Community School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 340 | 0.3 mi |
| Monterey Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 272 | 0.6 mi |
| Atlas Preparatory Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | KG–04 | 286 | 0.7 mi |
| Mountain Vista Community School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–08 | 590 | 0.9 mi |
| Giberson Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 291 | 1.3 mi |
| Wildflower Elementary School Elementary · Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an | PK–05 | 346 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carmel Community School
What grades does Carmel Community School serve?
Carmel Community School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an.
How many students attend Carmel Community School?
Carmel Community School reported 490 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 328 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carmel Community School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 490 students and 41 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 Carmel Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carmel Community School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carmel Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.6% 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 Carmel Community School in?
Carmel Community School is part of Harrison School District No. 2 in the county of El Paso an, based in Colorado Springs, CO, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carmel Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Centennial Elementary School (0.3 mi), Monterey Elementary School (0.6 mi), Atlas Preparatory Elementary School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.