- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arvada, CO
Doral Academy of Colorado
Federal NCES profile for Doral Academy of Colorado, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480006695Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doral Academy of Colorado earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 15
- schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Doral Academy of Colorado has class sizes smaller than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy of Colorado ranks #4 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480006695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Doral Academy of Colorado grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+23.6%).
Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 080480006695 · Arvada, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
168 enr · 12.9:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Doral Academy of Colorado grew from 140 students in 2022-23 to 173 in 2023-24 (+23.6%). Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Doral Academy of Colorado in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 168
Doral Academy of Colorado
168 students
What this shows Doral Academy of Colorado reports 168 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doral Academy of Colorado compares
Doral Academy of Colorado is a growing 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 168 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
168
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Colorado - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.9%
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.
Funding equity
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Doral Academy of Colorado is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doral Academy of Colorado Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doral Academy of Colorado's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~168 students)
Frequently asked questions about Doral Academy of Colorado
How many students attend Doral Academy of Colorado?
Doral Academy of Colorado has 168 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 140 (2022-23) → 173 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy of Colorado?
The student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy of Colorado is 12.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doral Academy of Colorado?
33.6% of students at Doral Academy of Colorado are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doral Academy of Colorado?
The largest demographic group at Doral Academy of Colorado is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doral Academy of Colorado?
Doral Academy of Colorado has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Doral Academy of Colorado rank among schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Academy of Colorado ranks #4 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arvada on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Doral Academy of Colorado, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.