- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frederick, CO
Carbon Valley Academy
Federal NCES profile for Carbon Valley Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537001887Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carbon Valley Academy earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Carbon Valley Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carbon Valley Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Frederick, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537001887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Carbon Valley Academy shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 080537001887 · Frederick, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
245 enr · 12.3:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Carbon Valley Academy shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.7 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Carbon Valley Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school 245
Carbon Valley Academy
245 students
What this shows Carbon Valley Academy reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carbon Valley Academy compares
Carbon Valley Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 19% in Colorado - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,045
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
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 45.7%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Carbon Valley Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carbon Valley Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carbon Valley Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carbon Valley Academy
How many students attend Carbon Valley Academy?
Carbon Valley Academy has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frederick, CO. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carbon Valley Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carbon Valley Academy is 12.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carbon Valley Academy?
30.6% of students at Carbon Valley Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carbon Valley Academy?
The largest demographic group at Carbon Valley Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Frederick, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carbon Valley Academy?
Carbon Valley Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carbon Valley Academy rank among schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Carbon Valley Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Frederick, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Carbon Valley Academy, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.