- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ricardo Flores Magon Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080002006320Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #31 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ricardo Flores Magon Academy ranks #31 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080002006320 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
292 enr · 20.9:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 292
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
292 students
What this shows Ricardo Flores Magon Academy reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ricardo Flores Magon Academy compares
Ricardo Flores Magon 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$12,197
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.9%
White 3.1%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ricardo Flores Magon Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ricardo Flores Magon Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ricardo Flores Magon Academy
How many students attend Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is 20.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
63.2% of students at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ricardo Flores Magon Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in Denver, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ricardo Flores Magon Academy?
Ricardo Flores Magon Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ricardo Flores Magon Academy rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Ricardo Flores Magon Academy ranks #31 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, 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 Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Ricardo Flores Magon Academy, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.