- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Erie, CO
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Ridge Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080537006530Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Erie, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537006530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080537006530 · Erie, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
581 enr · 15.3:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school 581
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
581 students
What this shows Aspen Ridge Preparatory School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspen Ridge Preparatory School compares
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.8% | ▼ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Colorado - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,045
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 4.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen Ridge Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Ridge Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
How many students attend Aspen Ridge Preparatory School?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has 581 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Erie, CO. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is 15.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School?
4.8% of students at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Ridge Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Ridge Preparatory School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Erie, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Ridge Preparatory School?
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Aspen Ridge Preparatory School rank among public schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Ridge Preparatory School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Erie, 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 Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Aspen Ridge Preparatory School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.