- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Castle Rock, CO
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
Federal NCES profile for Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080345001288
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 080345001288 · Castle Rock, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 17.2:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School shrank from 381 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 361
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
361 students
What this shows Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School compares
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School is a shrinking 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Colorado - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,942
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
How many students attend Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School?
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School?
The student-teacher ratio at Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School is 17.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School?
2.6% of students at Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School?
The largest demographic group at Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School?
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School rank among elementary schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Castle Rock, 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 Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.