- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Academy of Charter Schools held near 1,874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.4 → 98.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080002000727 · Westminster, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
1,887 enr · 20.5:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Academy of Charter Schools held near 1,874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.4 → 98.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Academy of Charter Schools in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- This school
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- Caprock Academ
Caprock Academy
871 students
What this shows Academy of Charter Schools reports 1,887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy of Charter Schools compares
Academy of Charter Schools held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,035
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,887 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,890 (2022-23) → 1,874 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.