- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080723001249 · Arvada, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 15.2:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.1 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 364
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
364 students
What this shows Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School compares
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~364 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.