- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Orchard Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001247
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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
Orchard Park Academy earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #113 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Park Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Park Academy ranks #113 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Orchard Park Academy shrank from 571 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 080723001247 · Denver, CO Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 16.6:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Orchard Park Academy shrank from 571 students in 2022-23 to 524 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Orchard Park 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
- This school 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
- Colorado Stem 415
Colorado Stem Academy
415 students
What this shows Orchard Park Academy reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Park Academy compares
Orchard Park 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Colorado - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.4%
White 9.6%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Stem Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Park 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Park Academy
How many students attend Orchard Park Academy?
Orchard Park Academy has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Park Academy is 16.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Park Academy?
72.9% of students at Orchard Park Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Park Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 83.4% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Park Academy?
Orchard Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Orchard Park Academy rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Park Academy ranks #113 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 Orchard Park Academy, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Sunset Ridge Elementary School (449 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.