- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce City, CO
Stars Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Stars Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080195001947
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stars Early Learning Center earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 12
- schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 144
- students enrolled
Stars Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 94% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stars Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080195001947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Stars Early Learning Center shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-14.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080195001947 · Commerce City, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 24:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams City High School (1,500 students)
Stars Early Learning Center shrank from 87 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (-14.9%). Teacher FTE lost 6.5 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stars Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams City Hig
Adams City High School
1,500 students
- Kemp Elementar 517
Kemp Elementary School
517 students
- Alsup Elementa 492
Alsup Elementary School
492 students
- Dupont Element 488
Dupont Elementary School
488 students
- Monaco Element 434
Monaco Elementary School
434 students
- This school 144
Stars Early Learning Center
144 students
What this shows Stars Early Learning Center reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stars Early Learning Center compares
Stars Early Learning Center 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 45% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 94% in Colorado - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$18,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.4%
White 19.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Stars Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo reports $18,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stars Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kemp Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alsup Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dupont Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monaco Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stars Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stars Early Learning Center
How many students attend Stars Early Learning Center?
Stars Early Learning Center has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stars Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Stars Early Learning Center is 24:1, which is 45% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stars Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Stars Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stars Early Learning Center?
Stars Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Stars Early Learning Center rank among schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Stars Early Learning Center ranks #3 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Besides Stars Early Learning Center, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students), Kemp Elementary School (517 students), and Alsup Elementary School (492 students). See the School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo district page for the complete list.