- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Five Star Online Academy
Federal NCES profile for Five Star Online Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690006850
👥 S:T ratio 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Five Star Online Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #12 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 506
- students enrolled
Five Star Online Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Five Star Online Academy ranks #12 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690006850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Five Star Online Academy held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080690006850 · Thornton, CO Other · MID · TRAD
506 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Five Star Online Academy held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Five Star Online Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 506
Five Star Online Academy
506 students
What this shows Five Star Online Academy reports 506 students on the CCD universe file.
How Five Star Online Academy compares
Five Star Online 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 506 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
506
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,748
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 40.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.8%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Five Star Online Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Five Star Online Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Five Star Online Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~506 students)
Frequently asked questions about Five Star Online Academy
How many students attend Five Star Online Academy?
Five Star Online Academy has 506 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Five Star Online Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Five Star Online Academy is 15.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Five Star Online Academy?
The largest demographic group at Five Star Online Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Five Star Online Academy?
Five Star Online Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Five Star Online Academy rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Five Star Online Academy ranks #12 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Five Star Online Academy, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.