Enrollment
404
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080002006867 Charter school
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus — Fort Collins, CO
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
👥 Class size 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.9:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus reports 404 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 31.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 89% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 101% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $12,972 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.8% from local sources (property taxes), 81.0% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.9:1 | ▲ 89% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
31.9:1
students per teacher
— 89% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,972
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 404 Top 58% in Colorado — larger than 42% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 31.9:1 +89% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080002006867
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus.
$12,972
Per student
-38%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Similar other schools in Fort Collins
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Liberty Common Charter School
Standard public school
1,516 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Standard public school
971 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Standard public school
721 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Tavelli Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Traut Core Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus
How many students attend Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus?
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus has 404 students enrolled. It is a other school in FORT COLLINS, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus is 31.9:1, which is 89% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus is White at 69.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT COLLINS, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus?
Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.