- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Achieve Academy
Federal NCES profile for Achieve Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555002004
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achieve Academy earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Achieve Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Academy ranks #3 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555002004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Achieve Academy held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080555002004 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 16.8:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Achieve Academy held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Achieve Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school
Achieve Academy
370 students
What this shows Achieve Academy reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Achieve Academy compares
Achieve Academy 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Colorado - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,482
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
White 8.4%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.8, Achieve Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Achieve Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achieve Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Achieve Academy
How many students attend Achieve Academy?
Achieve Academy has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Academy is 16.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achieve Academy?
55.7% of students at Achieve Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achieve Academy?
The largest demographic group at Achieve Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achieve Academy?
Achieve Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Achieve Academy rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Achieve Academy ranks #3 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Achieve Academy, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.