- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Pathways Future Center
Federal NCES profile for Pathways Future Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690006550
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pathways Future Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pathways Future Center has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Future Center ranks #3 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690006550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Pathways Future Center grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 080690006550 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 21.4:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Pathways Future Center grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Pathways Future Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 386
Pathways Future Center
386 students
What this shows Pathways Future Center reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pathways Future Center compares
Pathways Future Center is a growing 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▲ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$14,748
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 154 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.1%
White 23.4%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Pathways Future Center is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pathways Future Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pathways Future Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pathways Future Center
How many students attend Pathways Future Center?
Pathways Future Center has 386 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pathways Future Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pathways Future Center is 21.4:1, which is 29% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pathways Future Center?
48.7% of students at Pathways Future Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pathways Future Center?
The largest demographic group at Pathways Future Center is Hispanic or Latino at 70.1% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pathways Future Center?
Pathways Future Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Pathways Future Center rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pathways Future Center ranks #3 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 Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Pathways Future Center, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.