Enrollment
879
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080537001572 Charter school
Twin Peaks Charter Academy — Longmont, CO
Federal NCES profile for Twin Peaks Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twin Peaks Charter Academy compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Twin Peaks Charter Academy reports 879 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 27.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% below the Colorado average and 47% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 30.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j spends $14,058 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.1% from local sources (property taxes), 36.7% from the state, and 9.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Twin Peaks Charter Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 91% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,058
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 879 Top 91% in Colorado — larger than 9% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 27.4% -29% vs state
NCES ID 080537001572
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 30.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 49
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j, which includes Twin Peaks Charter Academy.
$14,058
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 9.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Flagstaff Charter Academy
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725 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Blue Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
542 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Fall River Elementary School
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520 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eagle Crest Elementary School
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421 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Alpine Elementary School
Standard public school
388 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Twin Peaks Charter Academy
How many students attend Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
Twin Peaks Charter Academy has 879 students enrolled. It is a other school in LONGMONT, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Peaks Charter Academy is 13.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
27.4% of students at Twin Peaks Charter Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Twin Peaks Charter Academy is White at 60.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in LONGMONT, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Peaks Charter Academy?
Twin Peaks Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.