- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lone Tree, CO
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County
Federal NCES profile for Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006760Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Lone Tree · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 852
- students enrolled
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County has class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lone Tree, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080002006760 · Lone Tree, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
852 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
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
- This school
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County
852 students
What this shows Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County reports 852 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County compares
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Colorado - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
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 (~852 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County
How many students attend Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County?
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County has 852 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lone Tree, CO. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County is 18.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County?
The largest demographic group at Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Lone Tree, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County?
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County rank among schools in Lone Tree?
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County ranks #1 of 3 schools in Lone Tree, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.