- Enrollment
- 2,476
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denver, CO
Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 79/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080336001795
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prep Academy earns 79/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #1 of 125
- schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 79
- Resource Index · Higher
- 2.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prep Academy has class sizes smaller than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prep Academy ranks #1 of 125 schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080336001795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Prep Academy shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-18.0%).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 080336001795 · Denver, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
44 enr · 2.9:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 79
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (2,476 students)
Prep Academy shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 41 in 2023-24 (-18.0%). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Prep Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
2,476 students
- Northfield Hig
Northfield High School
2,137 students
- South High Sch
South High School
1,950 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,653 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,390 students
- This school 44
Prep Academy
44 students
What this shows Prep Academy reports 44 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prep Academy compares
Prep 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 | 2.9:1 | ▼ 83% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 144% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
2.9:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 144% 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
2.9:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Colorado - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,206
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Prep Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C reports $17,206 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prep Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prep Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,950
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,390
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prep Academy
How many students attend Prep Academy?
Prep Academy has 44 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prep Academy is 2.9:1, which is 83% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 82% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Prep Academy?
94.0% of students at Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prep Academy is African American at 52.3% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prep Academy?
Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 79/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Prep Academy rank among schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Prep Academy ranks #1 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 School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C?
Besides Prep Academy, School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C also operates East High School (2,476 students), Northfield High School (2,137 students), and South High School (1,950 students). See the School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C district page for the complete list.