Enrollment
852
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County is a large charter combined-grade school in Lone Tree, Colorado, enrolling 852 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 90% of state schools at 852 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
17.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $10,869 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students) and Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students) alongside Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County.
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 Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County compares
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,869
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County.
$10,869
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~852 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Lone Tree on the city page.
Is Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County a good school?
Ascent Classical Academy Douglas County earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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