Enrollment
780
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Windsor, CO
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080735001815Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Windsor · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 5.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Windsor, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080735001815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Windsor, Colorado, enrolling 780 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Colorado schools and 27% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.4% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 780 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #134.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 772 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.6% 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 Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.4% | ▼ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 780 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
780
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Colorado - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 772 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-4, which includes Windsor Charter Academy Elementary 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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Severance High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Severance Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Range View Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsor Charter Academy Elementary 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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary 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 (~780 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School
How many students attend Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School?
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School has 780 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Windsor, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 27% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School?
5.4% of students at Windsor Charter Academy Elementary 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 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Windsor, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School?
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School rank among public schools in Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School ranks #7 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 Elementary School a good school?
Windsor Charter Academy Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Elementary 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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