Enrollment
259
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Psd Global Academy
Federal NCES profile for Psd Global Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399006431
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Psd Global Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Psd Global Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Psd Global Academy ranks #3 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399006431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-53% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Psd Global Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Psd Global Academy
Psd Global Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Collins, Colorado, enrolling 259 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.8:1, Psd Global Academy is leaner than roughly 97% of Colorado schools and 53% under the state's 16.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.7% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 259 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 68 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students) and Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students) alongside Psd Global Academy.
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 Psd Global Academy compares
Psd Global Academy on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 53% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Colorado - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,223
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.3%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Psd Global Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poudre School District R-1, which includes Psd Global Academy.
$13,223
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 35.4%
Federal 7.1%
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 Psd Global Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Psd Global Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~259 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Psd Global Academy
How many students attend Psd Global Academy?
Psd Global Academy has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Psd Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Psd Global Academy is 7.8:1, which is 53% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 50% 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 Psd Global Academy?
33.7% of students at Psd Global Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Psd Global Academy?
The largest demographic group at Psd Global Academy is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Psd Global Academy?
Psd Global Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Psd Global Academy rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Psd Global Academy ranks #3 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
Is Psd Global Academy a good school?
Psd Global Academy earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% 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 Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Psd Global Academy, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.
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