Enrollment
1,887
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Academy of Charter Schools
Federal NCES profile for Academy of Charter Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002000727Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy of Charter Schools earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy of Charter Schools has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Charter Schools ranks #17 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
92.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy of Charter Schools compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Academy of Charter Schools
Academy of Charter Schools is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Westminster, Colorado, enrolling 1,887 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Colorado schools and 23% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 18.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,887 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 63 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #59, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 510 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $10,869 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students) and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students) alongside Academy of Charter Schools.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy of Charter Schools compares
Academy of Charter Schools on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,887 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,887
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Academy of Charter Schools is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Academy of Charter Schools.
$10,869
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.0%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Academy of Charter Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caprock Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy of Charter Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,887 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Academy of Charter Schools
How many students attend Academy of Charter Schools?
Academy of Charter Schools has 1,887 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy of Charter Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy of Charter Schools is 20.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy of Charter Schools?
18.9% of students at Academy of Charter Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy of Charter Schools?
The largest demographic group at Academy of Charter Schools is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy of Charter Schools?
Academy of Charter Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy of Charter Schools rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy of Charter Schools ranks #17 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
Is Academy of Charter Schools a good school?
Academy of Charter Schools earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Academy of Charter Schools, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins (971 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.
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