- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edwards, CO
Eagle County Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Eagle County Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080354000851Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle County Charter Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Edwards · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle County Charter Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle County Charter Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Edwards, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354000851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Eagle County Charter Academy held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080354000851 · Edwards, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
360 enr · 16.4:1 · 1.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley High School (980 students)
Eagle County Charter Academy held near 360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Eagle County Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Valley H
Eagle Valley High School
980 students
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain High School
916 students
- Homestake Peak
Homestake Peak School
421 students
- Gypsum Element
Gypsum Elementary School
395 students
- This school 360
Eagle County Charter Academy
360 students
- Eagle Valley E 350
Eagle Valley Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Eagle County Charter Academy reports 360 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle County Charter Academy compares
Eagle County Charter 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.7% | ▼ 96% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Colorado - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.2%
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.
Funding equity
$16,183
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Eagle County Charter Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle County School District No. Re 50 reports $16,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eagle County Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle County Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eagle County Charter Academy
How many students attend Eagle County Charter Academy?
Eagle County Charter Academy has 360 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edwards, CO. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle County Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle County Charter Academy is 16.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Eagle County Charter Academy?
1.7% of students at Eagle County Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle County Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Eagle County Charter Academy is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Edwards, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle County Charter Academy?
Eagle County Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Eagle County Charter Academy rank among public schools in Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle County Charter Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Edwards, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Edwards on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Eagle County Charter Academy, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and Homestake Peak School (421 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.