- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Commerce City, CO
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S
Federal NCES profile for Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080002006579Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 33.2:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S has class sizes larger than 98% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006579 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.6 → 5.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080002006579 · Commerce City, CO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
166 enr · 33.2:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S held near 170 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.6 → 5.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 166
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S
166 students
What this shows Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S compares
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S 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 | 33.2:1 | ▲ 100% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
166
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
33.2:1
students per teacher
- 100% above state mean
Top 98% in Colorado - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
White 6.0%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S
How many students attend Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S?
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S has 166 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S?
The student-teacher ratio at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S is 33.2:1, which is 100% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 111% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S?
61.2% of students at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S?
The largest demographic group at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S?
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S rank among middle schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.