Enrollment
27
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080228001982
Aspen Preschool — Aspen, CO
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
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
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.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Aspen Preschool reports 27 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
On the finance side, the surrounding Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta spends $43,632 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 89.1% from local sources (property taxes), 9.3% from the state, and 1.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Aspen Preschool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 27 | top 3% | — | — |
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.
Funding equity
$43,632
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 27 Top 3% in Colorado — larger than 97% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080228001982
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta, which includes Aspen Preschool.
$43,632
Per student
+108%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+124%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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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 other 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%. The school serves a student body in ASPEN, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Preschool?
Aspen Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.