- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Psd Global Academy held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080399006431 · Fort Collins, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 7.8:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Psd Global Academy held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Psd Global Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 259
Psd Global Academy
259 students
What this shows Psd Global Academy reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Psd Global Academy compares
Psd Global 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,986
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
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.
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
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~259 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.