- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006542Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins has class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins ranks #6 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins shrank from 1,036 students in 2022-23 to 967 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 080002006542 · Fort Collins, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
971 enr · 18:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins shrank from 1,036 students in 2022-23 to 967 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins 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
- This school
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 Fort Collins reports 971 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins compares
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Colorado - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
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
Counselors9.6 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Fort Collins Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Similar size | Similar 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 Fort Collins'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
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~971 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins has 971 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,036 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is 18:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
14.8% of students at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins?
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Fort Collins rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins ranks #6 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins, 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.