Enrollment
1,447
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lafayette, CO
Peak to Peak Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Peak to Peak Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080249001792Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peak to Peak Charter School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Lafayette · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peak to Peak Charter School has class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peak to Peak Charter School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Lafayette, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249001792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peak to Peak Charter School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peak to Peak Charter School
Peak to Peak Charter School is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Lafayette, Colorado, enrolling 1,447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.0% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Colorado average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,447 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students) and Fairview High School (1,863 students) alongside Peak to Peak Charter School.
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 Peak to Peak Charter School compares
Peak to Peak Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 77% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,447 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,447
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Colorado - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.2 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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
White 55.7%
Asian 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Peak to Peak Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, which includes Peak to Peak Charter School.
$15,316
Per student
-6%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.6%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.1%
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 Peak to Peak Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monarch High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peak to Peak Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,447 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peak to Peak Charter School
How many students attend Peak to Peak Charter School?
Peak to Peak Charter School has 1,447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lafayette, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peak to Peak Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peak to Peak Charter School is 19.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Peak to Peak Charter School?
9.0% of students at Peak to Peak Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peak to Peak Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Peak to Peak Charter School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Lafayette, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peak to Peak Charter School?
Peak to Peak Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Peak to Peak Charter School rank among schools in Lafayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Peak to Peak Charter School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Lafayette, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lafayette on the city page.
Is Peak to Peak Charter School a good school?
Peak to Peak Charter School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. 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 Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Peak to Peak Charter School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.
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