- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arvada, CO
Early College of Arvada
Federal NCES profile for Early College of Arvada, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006390Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College of Arvada earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #12 of 15
- schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Early College of Arvada has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College of Arvada ranks #12 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Early College of Arvada shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080002006390 · Arvada, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
208 enr · 17.3:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Early College of Arvada shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Early College of Arvada in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 208
Early College of Arvada
208 students
What this shows Early College of Arvada reports 208 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College of Arvada compares
Early College of Arvada is a shrinking 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 70% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.3%
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
$12,197
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 141 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early College of Arvada Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College of Arvada's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~208 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early College of Arvada
How many students attend Early College of Arvada?
Early College of Arvada has 208 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College of Arvada?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College of Arvada is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early College of Arvada?
65.4% of students at Early College of Arvada are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College of Arvada?
Early College of Arvada has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Early College of Arvada rank among schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College of Arvada ranks #12 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 State Charter School Institute?
Besides Early College of Arvada, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.