- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Junction, CO
Caprock Academy
Federal NCES profile for Caprock Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006305Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caprock Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #9 of 21
- schools in Grand Junction · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 871
- students enrolled
Caprock Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caprock Academy ranks #9 of 21 schools in Grand Junction, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Caprock Academy held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 62.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 080002006305 · Grand Junction, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
871 enr · 14:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Caprock Academy held near 895 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 62.4 → 62.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Caprock Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school
Caprock Academy
871 students
What this shows Caprock Academy reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caprock Academy compares
Caprock Academy 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$12,197
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Caprock Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caprock Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caprock Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide other 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 (~871 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caprock Academy
How many students attend Caprock Academy?
Caprock Academy has 871 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Junction, CO. CCD year-over-year: 899 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caprock Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Caprock Academy is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caprock Academy?
The largest demographic group at Caprock Academy is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Grand Junction, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caprock Academy?
Caprock Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Caprock Academy rank among schools in Grand Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Caprock Academy ranks #9 of 21 schools in Grand Junction, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Junction on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Caprock Academy, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.