- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, CO
Innovations & Options
Federal NCES profile for Innovations & Options, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258000729
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Innovations & Options earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 235
- students enrolled
Innovations & Options has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations & Options ranks #3 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Innovations & Options grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 080258000729 · Brighton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 19.6:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
Innovations & Options grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Innovations & Options in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 235
Innovations & Options
235 students
What this shows Innovations & Options reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Innovations & Options compares
Innovations & Options is a growing 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.7%
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
$10,854
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 23.8%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Innovations & Options is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Innovations & Options Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Innovations & Options's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Innovations & Options
How many students attend Innovations & Options?
Innovations & Options has 235 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Innovations & Options?
The student-teacher ratio at Innovations & Options is 19.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Innovations & Options?
The largest demographic group at Innovations & Options is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Innovations & Options?
Innovations & Options has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Innovations & Options rank among schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Innovations & Options ranks #3 of 10 schools in Brighton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides Innovations & Options, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.