- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
Federal NCES profile for Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006796Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools.
- #23 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 621
- students enrolled
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado has class sizes larger than 92% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado ranks #23 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 080002006796 · Fort Collins, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
621 enr · 22.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado 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 621
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
621 students
What this shows Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado compares
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 34% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Colorado - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado 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 Northern Colorado Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado'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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
How many students attend Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado has 621 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is 22.2:1, which is 34% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado?
The largest demographic group at Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado?
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado ranks #23 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado, 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.