Enrollment
1,390
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leman Classical Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leman Classical Academy
Leman Classical Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Parker, Colorado, enrolling 1,390 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Colorado schools and 64% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.7% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,390 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
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 Leman Classical Academy.
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 Leman Classical Academy compares
Leman Classical Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Leman Classical Academy.
$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 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
- 2,803
- 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 elementary 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 (~1,390 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Leman Classical Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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