Enrollment
193
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Preschool on Poze compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Preschool on Poze
Preschool on Poze is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Thornton, Colorado, enrolling 193 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Colorado schools and 45% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (78%) and White (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates York International (776 students) and Explore Pk-8 (557 students) alongside Preschool on Poze.
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 Preschool on Poze compares
Preschool on Poze on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,143
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, which includes Preschool on Poze.
$13,143
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~193 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Preschool on Poze a good school?
Preschool on Poze earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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