- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arvada, CO
Lincoln Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480001605Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln Charter Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 15
- schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln Charter Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Charter Academy ranks #5 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Lincoln Charter Academy held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080480001605 · Arvada, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
824 enr · 18.3:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Lincoln Charter Academy held near 817 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.9 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lincoln Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school
Lincoln Charter Academy
824 students
What this shows Lincoln Charter Academy reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln Charter Academy compares
Lincoln Charter 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Colorado - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$14,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Lincoln Charter Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~824 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Charter Academy
How many students attend Lincoln Charter Academy?
Lincoln Charter Academy has 824 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln Charter Academy is 18.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln Charter Academy?
14.8% of students at Lincoln Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln Charter Academy is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln Charter Academy?
Lincoln Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln Charter Academy rank among schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln Charter Academy ranks #5 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arvada on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Lincoln Charter Academy, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.