- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555001857
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts ranks #2 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555001857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-86 students YoY
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-18.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-86 students YoY 080555001857 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 14:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-18.0%). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts 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
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
393 students
What this shows Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts compares
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
10
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.9%
White 13.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Expeditionary School of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts'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 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
How many students attend Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
42.7% of students at Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts?
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Expeditionary School of the Arts rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts ranks #2 of 21 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 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 Expeditionary School of the Arts, 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.