Enrollment
645
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, CO
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Astravo Online Academy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080270006749Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools.
- #21 of 22
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 53.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 645
- students enrolled
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School ranks #21 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Byers School District No. 32j · Colorado
NCES ID 080270006749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
53.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+224% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Astravo Online Academy Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Lakewood, Colorado, enrolling 645 students.
Class loads run heavy: 53.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 224% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 645 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% 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 (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Byers School District No. 32j spends $8,546 per pupil, 47% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Byers School District No. 32j also operates Astravo Online Academy High School (2,750 students) and Colorado Virtual Academy High School (773 students) alongside Astravo Online Academy Elementary 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 Astravo Online Academy Elementary School compares
Astravo Online Academy Elementary 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 | 53.8:1 | ▲ 224% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
53.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
53.8:1
students per teacher
- 224% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,546
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Byers School District No. 32j, which includes Astravo Online Academy Elementary School.
$8,546
Per student
-47%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Astravo Online Academy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astravo Online Academy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Virtual Academy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Astravo Online Academy Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Online High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colorado Virtual Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Astravo Online Academy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,750
- Students per teacher
- 67.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 77.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 98.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~645 students)
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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 public 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 53.8:1, which is 224% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 243% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
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 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Astravo Online Academy Elementary School rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School ranks #21 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
Is Astravo Online Academy Elementary School a good school?
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Byers School District No. 32j?
Besides Astravo Online Academy Elementary School, Byers School District No. 32j also operates Astravo Online Academy High School (2,750 students), Colorado Virtual Academy High School (773 students), and Astravo Online Academy Middle School (762 students). See the Byers School District No. 32j district page for the complete list.
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