Enrollment
350
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080480001812 Charter school
Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen — Evergreen, CO
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 2
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen reports 350 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 350 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jefferson County School District No. R-1 spends $16,228 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.3% from local sources (property taxes), 36.9% from the state, and 7.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado — lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,228
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 350 Top 48% in Colorado — larger than 52% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080480001812
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 350:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.1%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County School District No. R-1, which includes Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen.
$16,228
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 36.9%
Federal 7.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen
How many students attend Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen?
Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen has 350 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in EVERGREEN, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen is 14:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen is White at 82.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in EVERGREEN, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen?
Rocky Mountain Academy of Evergreen has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.