Enrollment
364
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arvada, CO
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001249
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #15 of 15
- schools in Arvada · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School ranks #15 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Arvada, Colorado, enrolling 364 students.
At 15.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 72.5% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 225 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #210, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1820 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students) and Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students) alongside Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School.
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 Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School compares
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Colorado - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.5%
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
$16,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 75.8%
White 15.1%
Asian 4.1%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster Public Schools, which includes Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School.
$16,062
Per student
-1%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 42.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~364 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
How many students attend Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School?
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arvada, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School is 15.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 3% 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 Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School?
72.5% of students at Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.8% of enrollment, in Arvada, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School?
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School rank among schools in Arvada?
By Resource Investment Index, Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School ranks #15 of 15 schools in Arvada, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arvada on the city page.
Is Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School a good school?
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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