Enrollment
844
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Broomfield, CO
Aspen Creek K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Creek K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080249001758
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Creek K-8 School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Creek K-8 School has class sizes larger than 78% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Creek K-8 School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Broomfield, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249001758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Creek K-8 School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspen Creek K-8 School
Aspen Creek K-8 School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Broomfield, Colorado, enrolling 844 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 90% of state schools at 844 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 301 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students) and Fairview High School (1,863 students) alongside Aspen Creek K-8 School.
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 Aspen Creek K-8 School compares
Aspen Creek K-8 School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 844 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
844
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 78% in Colorado - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Aspen Creek K-8 School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which includes Aspen Creek K-8 School.
$15,316
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 Aspen Creek K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Creek K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~844 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Aspen Creek K-8 School
How many students attend Aspen Creek K-8 School?
Aspen Creek K-8 School has 844 students enrolled. It is a public school in Broomfield, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Creek K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Creek K-8 School is 18.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Creek K-8 School?
15.8% of students at Aspen Creek K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Creek K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Creek K-8 School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Broomfield, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Creek K-8 School?
Aspen Creek K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspen Creek K-8 School rank among schools in Broomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Creek K-8 School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Broomfield, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Broomfield on the city page.
Is Aspen Creek K-8 School a good school?
Aspen Creek K-8 School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Aspen Creek K-8 School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.
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