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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLORADO SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 11 IN THE COUNTY OF E·NCES 080306006840

Spark Online Academy

2015 WICKES RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919 · (719) 328-4300 · El Paso County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYVIRTUALREGULAR SCHOOL140 STUDENTS
Enrollment
140
Elementary
DISTRICT 277 · STATE 379
Student : Teacher
7.3:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 62% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
5
Grade 1
4
Grade 2
11
Grade 3
13
Grade 4
13
Grade 5
13
Grade 6
24
Grade 7
29
Grade 8
28
Student demographics
White
6043%
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 49%
Hispanic
4935%
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 37%
Black
1410%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 5%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
118%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 5%
Native American
54%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7554%
Female
6546%

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Test scores

CMAS 2024-25 . % Met or Exceeded Expectations
English Language Arts
25.8%
CO avg 44.9% . -12.1pp since 2023
Math
8.1%
CO avg 36.1% . -4.4pp since 2023
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About Spark Online Academy

Spark Online Academy is a primary school of tiny scale in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, one of the schools within Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E, caters to 140 students in grades K through 8. By comparison, Colorado's public schools average about 379 students each, so Spark Online Academy sits 63% leaner than that benchmark.

Across the 60 schools in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E (22,293 students total), Spark Online Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Spark Online Academy shows that the largest single group is White at 43%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest reads as 35% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% multiracial, 4% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 70% White, putting the school's mix visibly less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 7.3:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 16.6:1, putting Spark Online Academy tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for El Paso County indicate median household income runs about $90,363, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 6%. Across El Paso County's 245 public schools (combined enrollment of about 114,356 students), Spark Online Academy is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Trailblazer Elementary School, roughly 0.0 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Spark Online Academy operates from an urban location. As a virtual school, attendance and instruction happen remotely rather than in person.

On allk12, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

El Paso County at a glance

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Population
742,999
Census ACS
Median income
$90,363
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
245
114,356 students

Quick facts

School name
Spark Online Academy
District
Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Address
2015 WICKES RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80919
Phone
(719) 328-4300
County
El Paso County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–08
Total enrollment
140
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
7.3:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
080306006840
Charter school
No
Virtual school
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

About Spark Online Academy
How many students attend Spark Online Academy?
Spark Online Academy enrolls approximately 140 students in grades KG-08.
Is Spark Online Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
Spark Online Academy is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Spark Online Academy have?
Spark Online Academy employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Spark Online Academy?
At Spark Online Academy, the student body is approximately 43% White, 35% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Spark Online Academy public or private?
Spark Online Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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