Enrollment
621
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080002006796 Charter school
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado — Fort Collins, CO
Federal NCES profile for Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 34/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado reports 621 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 690 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $12,972 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.8% from local sources (property taxes), 81.0% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
— 27% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado — lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,972
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Per 690 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 621 Top 82% in Colorado — larger than 18% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 21.4:1 +27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080002006796
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.9
Students per counselor 690:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado.
$12,972
Per student
-38%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Similar other schools in Fort Collins
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1,516 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Standard public school
971 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Standard public school
721 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Tavelli Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Traut Core Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Bauder Elementary School
Standard public school
423 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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 other school in FORT COLLINS, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado is 21.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 34/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.