- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Broomfield, CO
Prospect Ridge Academy
Federal NCES profile for Prospect Ridge Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690006507Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prospect Ridge Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 1,478
- students enrolled
Prospect Ridge Academy has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Ridge Academy ranks #5 of 9 schools in Broomfield, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690006507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Prospect Ridge Academy held near 1,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 72.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 080690006507 · Broomfield, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
1,478 enr · 20.5:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Prospect Ridge Academy held near 1,457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 72.8 → 72.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Prospect Ridge Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school
Prospect Ridge Academy
1,478 students
What this shows Prospect Ridge Academy reports 1,478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prospect Ridge Academy compares
Prospect Ridge Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,478 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,478
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,748
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
Asian 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Prospect Ridge Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prospect Ridge Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prospect Ridge Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prospect Ridge Academy
How many students attend Prospect Ridge Academy?
Prospect Ridge Academy has 1,478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Broomfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,453 (2022-23) → 1,457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prospect Ridge Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Prospect Ridge Academy is 20.5:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prospect Ridge Academy?
The largest demographic group at Prospect Ridge Academy is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Broomfield, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prospect Ridge Academy?
Prospect Ridge Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prospect Ridge Academy rank among schools in Broomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Prospect Ridge Academy ranks #5 of 9 schools in Broomfield, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Broomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Prospect Ridge Academy, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.