- Enrollment
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westminster, CO
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080028206764
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 681
- students enrolled
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Education Reenvisioned Boces · Colorado
NCES ID 080028206764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 080028206764 · Westminster, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 23.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Summit Connections Academy (1,245 students)
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Summi
Colorado Summit Connections Academy
1,245 students
- Colorado Prepa
Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School
933 students
- Colorado Prepa
Colorado Preparatory Academy High School
823 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School compares
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 42% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.2%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle 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 Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Preparatory Academy High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leadership Academy of Colorado | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikes Peak Online School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 28.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 middle 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
How many students attend Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School has 681 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School is 23.5:1, which is 42% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Education Reenvisioned Boces?
Besides Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School, Education Reenvisioned Boces also operates Colorado Summit Connections Academy (1,245 students), Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School (933 students), and Colorado Preparatory Academy High School (823 students). See the Education Reenvisioned Boces district page for the complete list.