- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Westminster Academy for International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Westminster Academy for International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723006675
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westminster Academy for International Studies earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westminster Academy for International Studies has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster Academy for International Studies ranks #15 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723006675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Westminster Academy for International Studies held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080723006675 · Westminster, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 13.6:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Westminster Academy for International Studies held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Westminster Academy for International Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 258
Westminster Academy for International Studies
258 students
What this shows Westminster Academy for International Studies reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westminster Academy for International Studies compares
Westminster Academy for International Studies 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 60% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.0%
White 15.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Westminster Academy for International Studies is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westminster Academy for International Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westminster Academy for International Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westminster Academy for International Studies
How many students attend Westminster Academy for International Studies?
Westminster Academy for International Studies has 258 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westminster Academy for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Westminster Academy for International Studies is 13.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 Westminster Academy for International Studies?
61.5% of students at Westminster Academy for International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westminster Academy for International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Westminster Academy for International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westminster Academy for International Studies?
Westminster Academy for International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Westminster Academy for International Studies rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Westminster Academy for International Studies ranks #15 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Westminster Academy for International Studies, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.