Enrollment
622
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080028206846
Leadership Academy of Colorado — Boulder, CO
Federal NCES profile for Leadership Academy of Colorado, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 74/100.
👥 Class size 74
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: Education Reenvisioned Boces · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leadership Academy of Colorado 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
Leadership Academy of Colorado reports 622 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 62% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 60% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Education Reenvisioned Boces spends $9,090 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 91.3% from local sources (property taxes), 6.3% from the state, and 2.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (B), calculated from 1 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 Leadership Academy of Colorado 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 62% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 82% | — | — |
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
6.4:1
students per teacher
— 62% below state mean
Top 1% in Colorado — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$9,090
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.
Overview
Enrollment 622 Top 82% in Colorado — larger than 18% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 6.4:1 -62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080028206846
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Education Reenvisioned Boces, which includes Leadership Academy of Colorado.
$9,090
Per student
-57%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 91.3%
State 6.3%
Federal 2.4%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
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359 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Douglass Elementary School
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313 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Community Montessori School
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Heatherwood Elementary School
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252 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Leadership Academy of Colorado
How many students attend Leadership Academy of Colorado?
Leadership Academy of Colorado has 622 students enrolled. It is a other school in BOULDER, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leadership Academy of Colorado?
The student-teacher ratio at Leadership Academy of Colorado is 6.4:1, which is 62% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 60% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leadership Academy of Colorado?
The largest demographic group at Leadership Academy of Colorado is White at 57.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in BOULDER, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leadership Academy of Colorado?
Leadership Academy of Colorado has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (B) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.