- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highlands Ranch, CO
Platte River Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Platte River Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001584Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Platte River Charter Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #16 of 18
- schools in Highlands Ranch · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 475
- students enrolled
Platte River Charter Academy has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Platte River Charter Academy ranks #16 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Platte River Charter Academy held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080345001584 · Highlands Ranch, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
475 enr · 17:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Platte River Charter Academy held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 30.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Platte River Charter Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 475
Platte River Charter Academy
475 students
What this shows Platte River Charter Academy reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Platte River Charter Academy compares
Platte River Charter Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Colorado - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Asian 12.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Platte River Charter Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Platte River Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Platte River Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Platte River Charter Academy
How many students attend Platte River Charter Academy?
Platte River Charter Academy has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highlands Ranch, CO. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Platte River Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Platte River Charter Academy is 17:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Platte River Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Platte River Charter Academy is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Highlands Ranch, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Platte River Charter Academy?
Platte River Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Platte River Charter Academy rank among schools in Highlands Ranch?
By Resource Investment Index, Platte River Charter Academy ranks #16 of 18 schools in Highlands Ranch, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Highlands Ranch on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Platte River Charter Academy, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.