Enrollment
394
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Englewood, CO
Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080345006578Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Englewood, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School
Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Englewood, Colorado, enrolling 394 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #210, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 788 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students) and Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) alongside Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School compares
Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 66% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Colorado - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
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.
How Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School
How many students attend Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School?
Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Englewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School?
64.0% of students at Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School?
Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Englewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Englewood on the city page.
Is Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School a good school?
Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Hope Online Learning Academy Middle School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.
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