- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milliken, CO
Knowledge Quest Academy
Federal NCES profile for Knowledge Quest Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080483002029Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knowledge Quest Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Milliken · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Knowledge Quest Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knowledge Quest Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Milliken, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-5j · Colorado
NCES ID 080483002029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Knowledge Quest Academy held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080483002029 · Milliken, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
395 enr · 16.5:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt High School (1,184 students)
Knowledge Quest Academy held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Knowledge Quest Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,184 students
- Milliken Middl
Milliken Middle School
695 students
- Elwell Element
Elwell Elementary School
618 students
- Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
528 students
- Milliken Eleme 472
Milliken Elementary School
472 students
- This school 395
Knowledge Quest Academy
395 students
What this shows Knowledge Quest Academy reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knowledge Quest Academy compares
Knowledge Quest 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Colorado - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,357
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Knowledge Quest Academy is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District No. Re-5j reports $13,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knowledge Quest Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milliken Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elwell Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Milliken Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knowledge Quest Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knowledge Quest Academy
How many students attend Knowledge Quest Academy?
Knowledge Quest Academy has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milliken, CO. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knowledge Quest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Knowledge Quest Academy is 16.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% higher 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 Knowledge Quest Academy?
16.3% of students at Knowledge Quest Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knowledge Quest Academy?
The largest demographic group at Knowledge Quest Academy is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Milliken, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knowledge Quest Academy?
Knowledge Quest Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Knowledge Quest Academy rank among public schools in Milliken?
By Resource Investment Index, Knowledge Quest Academy ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Milliken, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-5j?
Besides Knowledge Quest Academy, Weld County School District No. Re-5j also operates Roosevelt High School (1,184 students), Milliken Middle School (695 students), and Elwell Elementary School (618 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-5j district page for the complete list.