- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Greeley, CO
Early College Academy
Federal NCES profile for Early College Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080441006657
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 293
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Academy ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441006657 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Early College Academy held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080441006657 · Greeley, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 36.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Early College Academy held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.1 → 2.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Early College Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- This school 293
Early College Academy
293 students
What this shows Early College Academy reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College Academy compares
Early College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$13,549
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 279 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.2%
White 27.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Early College Academy is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early College Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Early College Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Early College Academy
How many students attend Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Greeley, CO. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College Academy?
36.5% of students at Early College Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College Academy?
The largest demographic group at Early College Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 66.2% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College Academy?
Early College Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Early College Academy rank among high schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College Academy ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Greeley, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Greeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Early College Academy, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.