- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longmont, CO
Flagstaff Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Flagstaff Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537001890Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flagstaff Charter Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 19
- schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Flagstaff Charter Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Flagstaff Charter Academy ranks #2 of 19 schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537001890 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Flagstaff Charter Academy held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080537001890 · Longmont, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
725 enr · 12.1:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Flagstaff Charter Academy held near 775 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 60.9 → 59.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Flagstaff Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school
Flagstaff Charter Academy
725 students
What this shows Flagstaff Charter Academy reports 725 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flagstaff Charter Academy compares
Flagstaff 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Colorado - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,045
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Asian 8.7%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Flagstaff Charter Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flagstaff Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flagstaff Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~725 students)
Frequently asked questions about Flagstaff Charter Academy
How many students attend Flagstaff Charter Academy?
Flagstaff Charter Academy has 725 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longmont, CO. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 775 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flagstaff Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Flagstaff Charter Academy is 12.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% lower 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 Flagstaff Charter Academy?
11.9% of students at Flagstaff Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flagstaff Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Flagstaff Charter Academy is White at 65.7% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flagstaff Charter Academy?
Flagstaff Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Flagstaff Charter Academy rank among schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Flagstaff Charter Academy ranks #2 of 19 schools in Longmont, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longmont on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Flagstaff Charter Academy, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.