Enrollment
1,214
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, CO
Bromley East Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Bromley East Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258001729Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bromley East Charter School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bromley East Charter School has class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bromley East Charter School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258001729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bromley East Charter School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bromley East Charter School
Bromley East Charter School is a large charter combined-grade school in Brighton, Colorado, enrolling 1,214 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 93% of Colorado schools and 38% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,214 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 607 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding School District 27j spends $10,462 per pupil, 36% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students) and Prairie View High School (1,809 students) alongside Bromley East Charter 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 Bromley East Charter School compares
Bromley East Charter 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 38% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 40% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,214 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,214
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Colorado - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$10,462
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 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 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Bromley East Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District 27j, which includes Bromley East Charter School.
$10,462
Per student
-36%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.5%
State 47.7%
Federal 7.8%
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 Bromley East 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rodger Quist Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bromley East Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- 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
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bromley East Charter School
How many students attend Bromley East Charter School?
Bromley East Charter School has 1,214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brighton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bromley East Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bromley East Charter School is 22.9:1, which is 38% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bromley East Charter School?
23.1% of students at Bromley East Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bromley East Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Bromley East Charter School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bromley East Charter School?
Bromley East Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bromley East Charter School rank among schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bromley East Charter School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brighton on the city page.
Is Bromley East Charter School a good school?
Bromley East Charter School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 School District 27j?
Besides Bromley East 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.
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