School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo

COMMERCE CITY, Colorado — 13 schools

5,692
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$15,770
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo operates 13 public schools serving 5,692 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 7 other, 2 high, 2 elementary, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5,478 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Adams County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,770 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 40.5% local, 42.5% state, and 17.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,089 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 50/100, ranked #73 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 356.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 49.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% White, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Adams City High School accounts for 27.4% of all School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. 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

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo school enrollment varies 45× across entities

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo school enrollment ranges from 33 students (lowest) to 1,500 students (highest), a spread of 1,467 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. 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: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo student-counselor ratio is 356:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo chronic absenteeism rate is 49.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.0%
Federal
42.5%
State
40.5%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
73 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Adams County county, where this district is located.

$1,643
Studio/mo
$1,754
1 BR/mo
$2,089
2 BR/mo
$2,734
3 BR/mo
$3,049
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,089
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo.

White 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 87.7%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 13
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
356.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
49.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo

School Enrollment
Adams City High School
1,500
Kemp Elementary School
517
Alsup Elementary School
492
Dupont Elementary School
488
Monaco Elementary School
434
Central Elementary School
421
Kearney Middle School
397
Rose Hill Elementary School
315
Adams City Middle School
296
Hanson Elementary School
257
Lester R Arnold High School
184
Stars Early Learning Center
144
Mildred L Sanville Preschool
33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo?

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo has 13 schools, including 2 high, 7 other, 2 elementary, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 5,692 students.

How much does School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo spend per student?

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo spends $15,770 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #73 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo?

The average teacher salary in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo is $66,089 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Adams County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo?

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo students are 87.7% Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% White, 1.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo?

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #73 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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