Enrollment
737
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080002006639 Charter school
Golden View Classical Academy — Golden, CO
Federal NCES profile for Golden View Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 61
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden View Classical Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Golden View Classical Academy reports 737 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 424 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $12,972 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 8.8% from local sources (property taxes), 81.0% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Golden View Classical Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$12,972
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 424 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 737 Top 87% in Colorado — larger than 13% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 19.9:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080002006639
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.7
Students per counselor 424:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.6%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Golden View Classical Academy.
$12,972
Per student
-38%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.0%
Federal 10.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Similar other schools in Golden
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Kyffin Elementary School
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503 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Jeffco Virtual Academy
Alternative education program
441 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
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425 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Shelton Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Free Horizon Montessori
Standard public school
382 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Welchester Elementary School
Standard public school
293 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Golden View Classical Academy
How many students attend Golden View Classical Academy?
Golden View Classical Academy has 737 students enrolled. It is a other school in GOLDEN, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden View Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden View Classical Academy is 19.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden View Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Golden View Classical Academy is White at 85.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in GOLDEN, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden View Classical Academy?
Golden View Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.