- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Henderson, CO
Belle Creek Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Belle Creek Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080258001948Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belle Creek Charter School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Belle Creek Charter School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Creek Charter School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Henderson, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Belle Creek Charter School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080258001948 · Henderson, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
519 enr · 16.7:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Belle Creek Charter School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.6 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Belle Creek Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 519
Belle Creek Charter School
519 students
What this shows Belle Creek Charter School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belle Creek Charter School compares
Belle Creek Charter 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Colorado - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$10,854
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
White 20.2%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Belle Creek Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belle Creek Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belle Creek Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~519 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belle Creek Charter School
How many students attend Belle Creek Charter School?
Belle Creek Charter School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Henderson, CO. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belle Creek Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belle Creek Charter School is 16.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belle Creek Charter School?
37.8% of students at Belle Creek Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belle Creek Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Belle Creek Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Henderson, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belle Creek Charter School?
Belle Creek Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Belle Creek Charter School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Belle Creek Charter School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Belle Creek Charter School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.