Enrollment
393
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Thornton, Colorado, enrolling 393 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 393 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 303 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #23, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (13%) (diversity index 34/100).
Discipline events run high: 89 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 393 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students) and Explore Pk-8 (557 students) alongside Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts.
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 Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts compares
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,143
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, which includes Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts.
$13,143
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~393 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings. 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.
Is Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts a good school?
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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