Enrollment
361
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Castle Rock, Colorado, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.6% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Colorado average.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Douglas County School District No. Re 1 spends $11,848 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students) and Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students) alongside Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School.
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 Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School compares
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,848
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District No. Re 1, which includes Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School.
$11,848
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~361 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School a good school?
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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