- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Thornton, CO
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
Federal NCES profile for Mapleton Early Career Preparation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080555001858
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mapleton Early Career Preparation earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mapleton Early Career Preparation has class sizes larger than 80% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Early Career Preparation ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555001858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mapleton Early Career Preparation shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 080555001858 · Thornton, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 19.1:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Mapleton Early Career Preparation shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 302 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 16.9 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mapleton Early Career Preparation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school 306
Mapleton Early Career Preparation
306 students
What this shows Mapleton Early Career Preparation reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mapleton Early Career Preparation compares
Mapleton Early Career Preparation is a shrinking 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Colorado - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,482
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 6.2%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Mapleton Early Career Preparation is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mapleton Early Career Preparation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mapleton Early Career Preparation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high 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 (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mapleton Early Career Preparation
How many students attend Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation has 306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
The student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Early Career Preparation is 19.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
40.8% of students at Mapleton Early Career Preparation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
The largest demographic group at Mapleton Early Career Preparation is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mapleton Early Career Preparation?
Mapleton Early Career Preparation has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Mapleton Early Career Preparation rank among high schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Early Career Preparation ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Mapleton Early Career Preparation, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.