- Enrollment
- 2,468
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Denver, CO
Vanguard Classical School - West
Federal NCES profile for Vanguard Classical School - West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080234006322Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vanguard Classical School - West earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 31
- elementary schools in Denver · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vanguard Classical School - West has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Classical School - West ranks #3 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080234006322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Vanguard Classical School - West held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080234006322 · Denver, CO Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
380 enr · 14.1:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students)
Vanguard Classical School - West held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Vanguard Classical School - West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aurora Central
Aurora Central Campus
2,468 students
- Rangeview High
Rangeview High School
2,078 students
- Vista Peak 9-1
Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory
2,045 students
- Gateway High S
Gateway High School
1,748 students
- Hinkley High S
Hinkley High School
1,527 students
- This school 380
Vanguard Classical School - West
380 students
What this shows Vanguard Classical School - West reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vanguard Classical School - West compares
Vanguard Classical School - West 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 79% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,111
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
African American 22.4%
Two or More 6.1%
White 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Vanguard Classical School - West is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a reports $18,111 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vanguard Classical School - West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Central Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rangeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hinkley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vanguard Classical School - West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,078
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,045
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vanguard Classical School - West
How many students attend Vanguard Classical School - West?
Vanguard Classical School - West has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Denver, CO. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Classical School - West?
The student-teacher ratio at Vanguard Classical School - West is 14.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% 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 Vanguard Classical School - West?
69.1% of students at Vanguard Classical School - West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vanguard Classical School - West?
The largest demographic group at Vanguard Classical School - West is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Denver, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vanguard Classical School - West?
Vanguard Classical School - West has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Vanguard Classical School - West rank among elementary schools in Denver?
By Resource Investment Index, Vanguard Classical School - West ranks #3 of 31 elementary schools in Denver, 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 Denver on the city page.
What other schools are in Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a?
Besides Vanguard Classical School - West, Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a also operates Aurora Central Campus (2,468 students), Rangeview High School (2,078 students), and Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory (2,045 students). See the Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the Counties of Adams and a district page for the complete list.