Enrollment
258
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westminster Academy for International Studies compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westminster Academy for International Studies
Westminster Academy for International Studies is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Westminster, Colorado, enrolling 258 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 258 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 180 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (16%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1290 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students) and Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students) alongside Westminster Academy for International Studies.
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 Westminster Academy for International Studies compares
Westminster Academy for International Studies on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,062
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westminster Public Schools, which includes Westminster Academy for International Studies.
$16,062
Per student
-1%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 42.8%
Federal 15.3%
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 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
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~258 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Westminster Academy for International Studies a good school?
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. 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 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.
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