- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westminster, CO
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080028206752
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 933
- students enrolled
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Education Reenvisioned Boces · Colorado
NCES ID 080028206752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-107 students YoY
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School shrank from 1,010 students in 2022-23 to 903 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-107 students YoY 080028206752 · Westminster, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
933 enr · 28.3:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Summit Connections Academy (1,245 students)
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School shrank from 1,010 students in 2022-23 to 903 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE added 33.1 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Summi
Colorado Summit Connections Academy
1,245 students
- This school
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School
933 students
- Colorado Prepa
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
823 students
- Colorado Prepa
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
681 students
- Leadership Aca
Leadership Academy of Colorado
622 students
- Pikes Peak Onl 438
Pikes Peak Online School
438 students
What this shows Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School reports 933 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School compares
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School 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 | 28.3:1 | ▲ 70% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 933 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
933
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28.3:1
students per teacher
- 70% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.4%
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
White 36.1%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 8.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Summit Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leadership Academy of Colorado | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikes Peak Online School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 69.1:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~933 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School
How many students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School has 933 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,010 (2022-23) → 903 (2023-24), down 107.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is 28.3:1, which is 70% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.3% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Westminster, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Education Reenvisioned Boces?
Besides Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School, Education Reenvisioned Boces also operates Colorado Summit Connections Academy (1,245 students), Colorado Preparatory Academy High School (823 students), and Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School (681 students). See the Education Reenvisioned Boces district page for the complete list.