Enrollment
27
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aspen, CO
Aspen Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080228001982
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Aspen · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Aspen, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080228001982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Aspen Preschool
Aspen Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Aspen, Colorado, enrolling 27 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Colorado schools, with 27 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 44/100).
The surrounding Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta spends $22,399 per pupil, 38% above the Colorado average, a better-resourced district than most.
Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta also operates Aspen High School (559 students) and Aspen Elementary School (449 students) alongside Aspen Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Aspen Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 27 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$22,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Aspen Preschool is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta, which includes Aspen Preschool.
$22,399
Per student
+38%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.1%
State 9.3%
Federal 1.6%
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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Aspen Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Aspen Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Aspen Community Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aspen Preschool
How many students attend Aspen Preschool?
Aspen Preschool has 27 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aspen, CO.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Preschool is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Aspen, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Preschool?
Aspen Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Aspen Preschool rank among public schools in Aspen?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Preschool ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Aspen, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aspen on the city page.
Is Aspen Preschool a good school?
Aspen Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado. 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 Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta?
Besides Aspen Preschool, Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta also operates Aspen High School (559 students), Aspen Elementary School (449 students), and Aspen Middle School (414 students). See the Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta district page for the complete list.
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