Enrollment
681
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School is a large middle school in Westminster, Colorado, enrolling 681 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 94% of Colorado schools and 42% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 681 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Education Reenvisioned Boces also operates Colorado Summit Connections Academy (1,245 students) and Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School (933 students) alongside Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School compares
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 1,245
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~681 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School a good school?
Colorado Preparatory Academy Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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