- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Thornton, CO
Stem Launch
Federal NCES profile for Stem Launch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080690006561
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stem Launch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stem Launch has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Launch ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690006561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Stem Launch held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080690006561 · Thornton, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 13.5:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Stem Launch held near 748 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Stem Launch 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
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 677
Stem Launch
677 students
What this shows Stem Launch reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stem Launch compares
Stem Launch 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▲ 48% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 19.8%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Stem Launch is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Stem Launch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stem Launch'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
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stem Launch
How many students attend Stem Launch?
Stem Launch has 677 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stem Launch?
The student-teacher ratio at Stem Launch is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% 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 Stem Launch?
56.9% of students at Stem Launch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stem Launch?
The largest demographic group at Stem Launch is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stem Launch?
Stem Launch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Stem Launch rank among elementary schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stem Launch ranks #4 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Stem Launch, 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.