Enrollment
435
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Windsor, CO
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080735006650Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Windsor, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080735006650 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-93% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Windsor, Colorado, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Colorado schools and 25% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.7% free-meal eligibility runs 93% below the Colorado average.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 37/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 396 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 spends $10,199 per pupil, 37% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 also operates Windsor High School (1,094 students) and Severance High School (943 students) alongside Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School.
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 Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School compares
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 93% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Colorado - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,199
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 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
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4, which includes Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School.
$10,199
Per student
-37%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.8%
State 36.3%
Federal 6.9%
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 Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Severance High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Severance Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 943
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high 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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School
How many students attend Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School has 435 students enrolled. It is a high school in Windsor, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is 20.7:1, 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 Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?
2.7% of students at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Windsor, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School?
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Windsor, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Windsor on the city page.
Is Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School a good school?
Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4?
Besides Windsor Charter Academy Early College High School, Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 also operates Windsor High School (1,094 students), Severance High School (943 students), and Windsor Middle School (785 students). See the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4 district page for the complete list.
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