Enrollment
415
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colorado Stem Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colorado Stem Academy
Colorado Stem Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Westminster, Colorado, enrolling 415 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.9% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 415 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 366 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (37%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students) and Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students) alongside Colorado Stem Academy.
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 Stem Academy compares
Colorado Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster Public Schools, which includes Colorado Stem Academy.
$16,062
Per student
-1%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 42.8%
Federal 15.3%
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.
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
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~415 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colorado Stem Academy a good school?
Colorado Stem Academy earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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