- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
Westgate Community School
Federal NCES profile for Westgate Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080690006417Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westgate Community School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #16 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westgate Community School has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Community School ranks #16 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690006417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Westgate Community School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 080690006417 · Thornton, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
540 enr · 20.8:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Westgate Community School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Westgate Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 540
Westgate Community School
540 students
What this shows Westgate Community School reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westgate Community School compares
Westgate Community 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
56.9%
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
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Westgate Community School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westgate Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westgate Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westgate Community School
How many students attend Westgate Community School?
Westgate Community School has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westgate Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westgate Community School is 20.8:1, which is 25% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westgate Community School?
14.6% of students at Westgate Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westgate Community School?
The largest demographic group at Westgate Community School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westgate Community School?
Westgate Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Westgate Community School rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, Westgate Community School ranks #16 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Thornton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Westgate Community School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.