Enrollment
740
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northglenn, CO
Stem Lab
Federal NCES profile for Stem Lab, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690006468
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Lab earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Northglenn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Lab has class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Lab ranks #5 of 5 schools in Northglenn, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690006468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stem Lab compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stem Lab
Stem Lab is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Northglenn, Colorado, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 740 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 281 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #219, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 740 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students) and Horizon High School (1,966 students) alongside Stem Lab.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stem Lab compares
Stem Lab on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 58% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Colorado - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,222
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 740 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 5.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Stem Lab is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, which includes Stem Lab.
$13,222
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.8%
Federal 9.8%
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.
How Stem Lab Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Lab's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stem Lab
How many students attend Stem Lab?
Stem Lab has 740 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northglenn, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Lab?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Lab is 18:1, which is 8% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stem Lab?
16.2% of students at Stem Lab are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Lab?
The largest demographic group at Stem Lab is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Northglenn, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Lab?
Stem Lab has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stem Lab rank among schools in Northglenn?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Lab ranks #5 of 5 schools in Northglenn, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Northglenn on the city page.
Is Stem Lab a good school?
Stem Lab earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Stem Lab, 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.
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