Enrollment
212
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080399001938
Poudre Community Academy — Fort Collins, CO
Federal NCES profile for Poudre Community Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Poudre Community Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Poudre Community Academy reports 212 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 14.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 20% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 60.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 56% above the Colorado average and 16% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 106 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Poudre School District R-1 spends $17,617 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.5% from local sources (property taxes), 35.4% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Poudre Community Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 56% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 25% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 56% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,617
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 106 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 212 Top 25% in Colorado — larger than 75% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Students per teacher 19.1:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 60.1% +56% vs state
NCES ID 080399001938
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.6%
White 40.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 106:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 67
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poudre School District R-1, which includes Poudre Community Academy.
$17,617
Per student
-16%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 35.4%
Federal 7.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
Similar other schools in Fort Collins
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Liberty Common Charter School
Standard public school
1,516 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Standard public school
971 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Standard public school
721 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Tavelli Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Traut Core Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Poudre Community Academy
How many students attend Poudre Community Academy?
Poudre Community Academy has 212 students enrolled. It is a other school in FORT COLLINS, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poudre Community Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Poudre Community Academy is 19.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Poudre Community Academy?
60.1% of students at Poudre Community Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poudre Community Academy?
The largest demographic group at Poudre Community Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 48.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT COLLINS, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poudre Community Academy?
Poudre Community Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.