NCES CCD 2024-25 17 schools CO

Best-Resourced Schools in Broomfield, CO

17 public K-12 schools in Broomfield from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

17 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Broomfield's 17 public schools is Legacy High School, scoring 39/100, against a city average of 46.8/100. Computed live across every Broomfield campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Broomfield, CO, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

17
Schools
12,567
Students
46.8/100
Avg Quality
17.9:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Broomfield Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Broomfield, CO enrolls 12,567 students across 17 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 4 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 17.9:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 46.8/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Broomfield on this index is Legacy High School, at 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 2,052 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Broomfield spans 3 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Legacy High School accounts for 16.3% of all Broomfield public-school enrollment

That concentration means Broomfield-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Broomfield school enrollment varies 7.5× across entities

Broomfield school enrollment ranges from 273 students (lowest) to 2,052 students (highest), a spread of 1,779 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Broomfield student-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Broomfield is typically wider than the Broomfield-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Broomfield has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 23.5% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Eligibility here is approaching the 30% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 10% majority mark. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Broomfield

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Emerald Elementary School 64.1/100
  2. 2 Mountain View Elementary School 58.7/100
  3. 3 Legacy High School 55.9/100
  4. 4 Westlake Middle School 55.8/100
  5. 5 Prospect Ridge Academy 54.4/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Broomfield, CO?

The highest-ranked school in Broomfield is Legacy High School with a quality score of 39/100. There are 17 public schools in Broomfield with 12,567 total students.

How many schools are in Broomfield, CO?

Broomfield has 17 public schools with a total enrollment of 12,567 students. 4 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 17.9:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.