- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Littleton, CO
Collegiate Academy of Colorado
Federal NCES profile for Collegiate Academy of Colorado, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480001036Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collegiate Academy of Colorado earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 22
- schools in Littleton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 20.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Collegiate Academy of Colorado has class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collegiate Academy of Colorado ranks #6 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Collegiate Academy of Colorado shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080480001036 · Littleton, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
245 enr · 7.7:1 · 20.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Collegiate Academy of Colorado shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 32.7 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Collegiate Academy of Colorado in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 245
Collegiate Academy of Colorado
245 students
What this shows Collegiate Academy of Colorado reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collegiate Academy of Colorado compares
Collegiate Academy of Colorado 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 54% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.1% | ▼ 48% | 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
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% 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
20.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 3% in Colorado - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.1%
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Collegiate Academy of Colorado is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collegiate Academy of Colorado Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collegiate Academy of Colorado's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 Collegiate Academy of Colorado
How many students attend Collegiate Academy of Colorado?
Collegiate Academy of Colorado has 245 students enrolled. It is a public school in Littleton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collegiate Academy of Colorado?
The student-teacher ratio at Collegiate Academy of Colorado is 7.7:1, which is 54% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 51% 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 Collegiate Academy of Colorado?
20.1% of students at Collegiate Academy of Colorado are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collegiate Academy of Colorado?
The largest demographic group at Collegiate Academy of Colorado is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Littleton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collegiate Academy of Colorado?
Collegiate Academy of Colorado has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Collegiate Academy of Colorado rank among schools in Littleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Collegiate Academy of Colorado ranks #6 of 22 schools in Littleton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Littleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Collegiate Academy of Colorado, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.