Enrollment
1,035
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Parker, CO
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080002006634Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County is a lower-poverty, large charter high school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling 1,035 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 52% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,035 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #23.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 173 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $10,869 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students) and Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students) alongside Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County.
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 Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County compares
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 52% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 87% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,869
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County.
$10,869
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caprock Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high 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 (~1,035 students)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County's federal record.
- Compare Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County against another school. Compare schools
- State Charter School Institute's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County?
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County has 1,035 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parker, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County is 25.2:1, which is 52% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County?
5.0% of students at Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Parker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County?
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County rank among high schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Parker on the city page.
Is Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County a good school?
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. 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 State Charter School Institute?
Besides Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins (971 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.