Enrollment
453
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080486006387
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado — Westminster, CO
Federal NCES profile for Destinations Career Academy of Colorado, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Julesburg School District No. Re1 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Destinations Career Academy of Colorado compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado reports 453 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 109 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 60.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Julesburg School District No. Re1 spends $21,363 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 14.6% from local sources (property taxes), 81.7% from the state, and 3.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Destinations Career Academy of Colorado compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado — lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
60.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,363
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.2 FTE
Per 109 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 453 Top 65% in Colorado — larger than 35% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080486006387
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.2
Students per counselor 109:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 60.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Julesburg School District No. Re1, which includes Destinations Career Academy of Colorado.
$21,363
Per student
+2%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 3.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Destinations Career Academy of Colorado
How many students attend Destinations Career Academy of Colorado?
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado has 453 students enrolled. It is a other school in WESTMINSTER, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado?
The student-teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado is 15:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Destinations Career Academy of Colorado?
The largest demographic group at Destinations Career Academy of Colorado is White at 50.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in WESTMINSTER, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Destinations Career Academy of Colorado?
Destinations Career Academy of Colorado has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.