- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lakewood, CO
New America School
Federal NCES profile for New America School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080480002014Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New America School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #9 of 12
- high schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
New America School has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New America School ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480002014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
New America School shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-18.2%).
Teacher FTE added 3.7 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 080480002014 · Lakewood, CO High · SMALL · CHARTER
74 enr · 24.7:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
New America School shrank from 99 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-18.2%). Teacher FTE added 3.7 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
New America School 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 74
New America School
74 students
What this shows New America School reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How New America School compares
New America School 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 49% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.9%
White 8.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, New America School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 New America School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New America School'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 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 (~74 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about New America School
How many students attend New America School?
New America School has 74 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 99 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New America School?
The student-teacher ratio at New America School is 24.7:1, which is 49% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New America School?
71.7% of students at New America School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New America School?
The largest demographic group at New America School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New America School?
New America School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New America School rank among high schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, New America School ranks #9 of 12 high schools in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides New America School, 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.