- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parker, CO
Leman Classical Academy
Federal NCES profile for Leman Classical Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080345006765Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leman Classical Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Parker · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 3.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leman Classical Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leman Classical Academy ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345006765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Leman Classical Academy grew from 1,043 students in 2022-23 to 1,114 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 51.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 080345006765 · Parker, CO Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,390 enr · 27.3:1 · 3.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Leman Classical Academy grew from 1,043 students in 2022-23 to 1,114 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 51.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Leman Classical Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school
Leman Classical Academy
1,390 students
What this shows Leman Classical Academy reports 1,390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leman Classical Academy compares
Leman Classical Academy 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.7% | ▼ 90% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,390
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,942
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Leman Classical Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leman Classical Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leman Classical Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~1,390 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leman Classical Academy
How many students attend Leman Classical Academy?
Leman Classical Academy has 1,390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parker, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,043 (2022-23) → 1,114 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leman Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Leman Classical Academy is 27.3:1, which is 64% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leman Classical Academy?
3.7% of students at Leman Classical Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leman Classical Academy?
The largest demographic group at Leman Classical Academy is White at 75.0% of enrollment, in Parker, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leman Classical Academy?
Leman Classical Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Leman Classical Academy rank among elementary schools in Parker?
By Resource Investment Index, Leman Classical Academy ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Parker, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Parker on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Leman Classical Academy, 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.