- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Colorado Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Colorado Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723006567
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colorado Stem Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Colorado Stem Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Stem Academy ranks #1 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723006567 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Colorado Stem Academy held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080723006567 · Westminster, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 17.3:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Colorado Stem Academy held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Colorado Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 415
Colorado Stem Academy
415 students
What this shows Colorado Stem Academy reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colorado Stem Academy compares
Colorado Stem Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 20% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 37.1%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Colorado Stem Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colorado Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colorado Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colorado Stem Academy
How many students attend Colorado Stem Academy?
Colorado Stem Academy has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colorado Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Colorado Stem Academy is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colorado Stem Academy?
30.9% of students at Colorado Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colorado Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Colorado Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colorado Stem Academy?
Colorado Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Stem Academy rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Colorado Stem Academy ranks #1 of 17 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 schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Colorado Stem Academy, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.