- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arvada, CO
Prospect Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080002006853Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 13
- elementary schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 27.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Prospect Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Academy ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Prospect Academy grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+29.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.2 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 080002006853 · Arvada, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
94 enr · 13.4:1 · 27.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Prospect Academy grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 79 in 2023-24 (+29.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.2 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Prospect Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 94
Prospect Academy
94 students
What this shows Prospect Academy reports 94 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Academy compares
Prospect Academy is a growing 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.9% | ▼ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 94 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
94
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Colorado - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,197
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.
Student demographics
White 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.3%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Prospect Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~94 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Academy
How many students attend Prospect Academy?
Prospect Academy has 94 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arvada, CO. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 79 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Academy is 13.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% 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 Prospect Academy?
27.9% of students at Prospect Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Academy is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Academy?
Prospect Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: 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 Prospect Academy rank among elementary schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Academy ranks #3 of 13 elementary schools in Arvada, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Arvada on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Prospect Academy, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.