- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Metropolitan Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Metropolitan Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001232
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metropolitan Arts Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #108 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Metropolitan Arts Academy has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Arts Academy ranks #108 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Metropolitan Arts Academy shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 080723001232 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 13.1:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Metropolitan Arts Academy shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Metropolitan Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 302
Metropolitan Arts Academy
302 students
What this shows Metropolitan Arts Academy reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metropolitan Arts Academy compares
Metropolitan Arts Academy 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 54% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.4%
White 8.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Metropolitan Arts Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metropolitan Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metropolitan Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Arts Academy
How many students attend Metropolitan Arts Academy?
Metropolitan Arts Academy has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Metropolitan Arts Academy is 13.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% 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 Metropolitan Arts Academy?
59.1% of students at Metropolitan Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metropolitan Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Metropolitan Arts Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 84.4% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metropolitan Arts Academy?
Metropolitan Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Metropolitan Arts Academy rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Metropolitan Arts Academy ranks #108 of 125 schools in Denver, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Metropolitan Arts Academy, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.