- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080002006634Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County grew from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 1,108 in 2023-24 (+10.4%).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+104 students YoY 080002006634 · Parker, CO High · MID · CHARTER
1,035 enr · 25.2:1 · 5.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County grew from 1,004 students in 2022-23 to 1,108 in 2023-24 (+10.4%). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County 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
- This school
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
- Caprock Academ
Caprock Academy
871 students
What this shows Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County reports 1,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County compares
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 1,887
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,035 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,004 (2022-23) → 1,108 (2023-24), up 104.
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 49/100 (higher 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 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.
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.