Enrollment
645
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080270006749 Charter school
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School — Lakewood, CO
Federal NCES profile for Astravo Online Academy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
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: Byers School District No. 32j · 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)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47.8:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+183% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Astravo Online Academy Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School reports 645 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 47.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 183% 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 201% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Byers School District No. 32j spends $9,082 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.6% from local sources (property taxes), 86.1% from the state, and 8.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Astravo Online Academy Elementary School 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 | 47.8:1 | ▲ 183% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 83% | — | — |
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
47.8:1
students per teacher
— 183% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$9,082
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
Counselors0.0 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 645 Top 83% in Colorado — larger than 17% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 47.8:1 +183% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080270006749
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
African American 13.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byers School District No. 32j, which includes Astravo Online Academy Elementary School.
$9,082
Per student
-57%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 86.1%
Federal 8.4%
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
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 52:1
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 52.5:1
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 45.9:1
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 80.5:1
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 52.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
How many students attend Astravo Online Academy Elementary School?
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School has 645 students enrolled. It is a other school in LAKEWOOD, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Astravo Online Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Astravo Online Academy Elementary School is 47.8:1, which is 183% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 201% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Astravo Online Academy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Astravo Online Academy Elementary School is White at 45.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in LAKEWOOD, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Astravo Online Academy Elementary School?
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.