- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Preschool on Poze
Federal NCES profile for Preschool on Poze, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555006808
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool on Poze earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools.
- #21 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 193
- students enrolled
Preschool on Poze has class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool on Poze ranks #21 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555006808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Preschool on Poze shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 080555006808 · Thornton, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 24.1:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: York International (776 students)
Preschool on Poze shrank from 219 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Preschool on Poze in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- York Internati
York International
776 students
- Explore Pk-8
Explore Pk-8
557 students
- Trailside Acad
Trailside Academy
492 students
- Monterey Commu
Monterey Community School
440 students
- Clayton Partne
Clayton Partnership School
430 students
- This school 193
Preschool on Poze
193 students
What this shows Preschool on Poze reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preschool on Poze compares
Preschool on Poze 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,482
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.7%
White 14.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Preschool on Poze is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St reports $14,482 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preschool on Poze Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York International | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Explore Pk-8 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool on Poze's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preschool on Poze
How many students attend Preschool on Poze?
Preschool on Poze has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preschool on Poze?
The student-teacher ratio at Preschool on Poze is 24.1:1, which is 45% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool on Poze?
The largest demographic group at Preschool on Poze is Hispanic or Latino at 77.7% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool on Poze?
Preschool on Poze has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Preschool on Poze rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool on Poze ranks #21 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 Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides Preschool on Poze, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students), Explore Pk-8 (557 students), and Trailside Academy (492 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.