Enrollment
166
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+100% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Commerce City, Colorado, enrolling 166 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Colorado schools and 100% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 166 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 89 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #45.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding State Charter School Institute spends $10,869 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students) and Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students) alongside Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S.
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 Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S compares
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for State Charter School Institute, which includes Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S.
$10,869
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.8%
State 81.0%
Federal 10.1%
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 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
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~166 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S a good school?
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. 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 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.
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