Enrollment
2,803
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castle Pines, CO
American Academy
Federal NCES profile for American Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001896Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 2.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 2,803
- students enrolled
American Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
156.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Academy
American Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Castle Pines, Colorado, enrolling 2,803 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.9% free-meal eligibility runs 92% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,803 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (24%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 561 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) and Legend High School (2,206 students) alongside American Academy.
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 American Academy compares
American Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.9% | ▼ 92% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,803 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,803
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Colorado - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,848
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 60.3%
Asian 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, American Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes American Academy.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
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 American Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Canyon High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Castle View High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,938
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~2,803 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about American Academy
How many students attend American Academy?
American Academy has 2,803 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castle Pines, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at American Academy is 18:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Academy?
2.9% of students at American Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Academy?
The largest demographic group at American Academy is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Castle Pines, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Academy?
American Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is American Academy a good school?
American Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides American Academy, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), Legend High School (2,206 students), and Mountain Vista High School (2,169 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.
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