- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Stargate Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Stargate Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690000728Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stargate Charter School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #6 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 1,572
- students enrolled
Stargate Charter School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stargate Charter School ranks #6 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Stargate Charter School held near 1,572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 80.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 080690000728 · Thornton, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
1,572 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Stargate Charter School held near 1,572 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.8 → 80.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stargate Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- This school
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- Prospect Ridge
Prospect Ridge Academy
1,478 students
What this shows Stargate Charter School reports 1,572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stargate Charter School compares
Stargate Charter School 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,572 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,572
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,748
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Asian 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Stargate Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stargate Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prospect Ridge Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stargate Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stargate Charter School
How many students attend Stargate Charter School?
Stargate Charter School has 1,572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,551 (2022-23) → 1,572 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stargate Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stargate Charter School is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stargate Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Stargate Charter School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stargate Charter School?
Stargate Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stargate Charter School rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stargate Charter School ranks #6 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Stargate Charter School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.