- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
American Academy held near 2,579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 156.0 → 158.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 080345001896 · Castle Pines, CO Other · LARGE · CHARTER
2,803 enr · 18:1 · 2.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students)
American Academy held near 2,579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 156.0 → 158.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
American Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- Castle View Hi
Castle View High School
1,938 students
What this shows American Academy reports 2,803 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Academy compares
American 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,942
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
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.
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
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,206
- 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
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 (~2,803 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 2,559 (2022-23) → 2,579 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.