State Charter School Institute

DENVER, Colorado — 43 schools

19,239
Total Enrollment
43
Schools
$12,972
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

State Charter School Institute operates 43 public schools serving 19,239 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 21 other, 15 elementary, 6 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 19,767 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Denver County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,972 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 8.8% local, 81.0% state, and 10.1% 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. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #100 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 8 of 43 schools offering Advanced Placement (32 AP courses district-wide), a 452:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 37.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.3% White, 39.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% African American across the district's schools.

State Charter School Institute school enrollment varies 238× across entities

State Charter School Institute school enrollment ranges from 8 students (lowest) to 1,905 students (highest), a spread of 1,897 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

State Charter School Institute student-counselor ratio is 452:1 — 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

State Charter School Institute chronic absenteeism rate is 37.7% — 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?

10.1%
Federal
81.0%
State
8.8%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
100 / 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 Denver 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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 43 schools in State Charter School Institute.

White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
African American 5.4%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 4.5%
Other 3.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

8 / 43
Schools with AP
32 AP courses total
452:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in State Charter School Institute

School Enrollment
The Pinnacle Charter School
Charter
1,905
Academy of Charter Schools
Charter
1,887
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Charter
1,035
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Charter
971
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
Charter
927
Caprock Academy
Charter
871
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County
Charter
852
Global Village Academy - North
Charter
838
Golden View Classical Academy
Charter
737
High Point Academy
Charter
680
Colorado Early Colleges Colorado Springs
Charter
677
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
Charter
621
Colorado Military Academy
Charter
618
Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
Charter
567
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
Charter
461
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus
Charter
404
Coperni 3
Charter
367
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Charter
365
Mountain Song Community School
Charter
324
Colorado International Language Academy
Charter
321
Community Leadership Academy
Charter
316
Mountain Middle School
Charter
302
James Irwin Charter Academy
Charter
299
Stone Creek School
Charter
297
Colorado Springs Charter Academy
Charter
295
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Charter
292
Axis International Academy
Charter
288
Animas High School
Charter
249
Academy of Arts and Knowledge Elementary
Charter
240
Early College of Arvada
Charter
208
Colorado Early Colleges Windsor
Charter
196
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter
186
Coperni 2
Charter
185
Ross Montessori School
Charter
183
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S
Charter
166
Steamboat Montessori
Charter
140
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter Sch
Charter
118
New Legacy Charter School
Charter
96
Prospect Academy
Charter
94
New America School - Aurora
Charter
82
Kwiyagat Community Academy
Charter
61
Monument View Montessori Charter School
Charter
38
Early Learning Center at New Legacy Charter School
Charter
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in State Charter School Institute?

State Charter School Institute has 43 schools, including 21 other, 6 high, 15 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 19,239 students.

How much does State Charter School Institute spend per student?

State Charter School Institute spends $12,972 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #100 in Colorado.

What is the average rent near State Charter School Institute?

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

What is the demographic composition of State Charter School Institute?

State Charter School Institute students are 45.3% White, 39.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% African American, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 43 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for State Charter School Institute?

State Charter School Institute has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #100 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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