Enrollment
360
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle County Charter Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle County Charter Academy
Eagle County Charter Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Edwards, Colorado, enrolling 360 students.
At 16.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.7% free-meal eligibility runs 96% below the Colorado average.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #162, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students) and Battle Mountain High School (916 students) alongside Eagle County Charter 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 Eagle County Charter Academy compares
Eagle County Charter 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle County School District No. Re 50, which includes Eagle County Charter Academy.
$14,849
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.6%
State 19.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~360 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eagle County Charter Academy a good school?
Eagle County Charter Academy earns 37/100 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 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.
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