- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, CO
Sobesky Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sobesky Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 75/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480006307
👥 S:T ratio 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sobesky Academy earns 75/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 22
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 75
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 72.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sobesky Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sobesky Academy ranks #1 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480006307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Sobesky Academy shrank from 110 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 080480006307 · Lakewood, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
101 enr · 6.3:1 · 72.7% lunch · RII 75
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Sobesky Academy shrank from 110 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Sobesky Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 101
Sobesky Academy
101 students
What this shows Sobesky Academy reports 101 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sobesky Academy compares
Sobesky Academy 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 | 6.3:1 | ▼ 62% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.7% | ▲ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 101 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.3:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
101
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.3:1
students per teacher
- 62% below state mean
Top 2% in Colorado - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,483
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 101 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Sobesky Academy is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sobesky Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sobesky Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~101 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sobesky Academy
How many students attend Sobesky Academy?
Sobesky Academy has 101 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Lakewood, CO. CCD year-over-year: 110 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sobesky Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sobesky Academy is 6.3:1, which is 62% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 60% 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 Sobesky Academy?
72.7% of students at Sobesky Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sobesky Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sobesky Academy is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Lakewood, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sobesky Academy?
Sobesky Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 75/100 (higher 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 Sobesky Academy rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Sobesky Academy ranks #1 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Sobesky Academy, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.