Enrollment
776
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornton, CO
York International
Federal NCES profile for York International, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080555002017
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York International earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools.
- #17 of 21
- schools in Thornton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
York International has class sizes larger than 76% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York International ranks #17 of 21 schools in Thornton, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080555002017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How York International compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at York International
York International is a large combined-grade school in Thornton, Colorado, enrolling 776 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 776 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.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 776 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates Explore Pk-8 (557 students) and Trailside Academy (492 students) alongside York International.
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 York International compares
York International on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 776 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
776
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Colorado - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,143
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 776 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 7.7%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, York International is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St, which includes York International.
$13,143
Per student
-19%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.2%
State 50.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 York International Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explore Pk-8 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trailside Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monterey Community School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton Partnership School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adventure Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York International's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~776 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about York International
How many students attend York International?
York International has 776 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York International?
The student-teacher ratio at York International is 18.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at York International?
45.0% of students at York International are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York International?
The largest demographic group at York International is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Thornton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York International?
York International has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does York International rank among schools in Thornton?
By Resource Investment Index, York International ranks #17 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.
Is York International a good school?
York International earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St?
Besides York International, Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St also operates Explore Pk-8 (557 students), Trailside Academy (492 students), and Monterey Community School (440 students). See the Mapleton School District No. 1 in the County of Adams & St district page for the complete list.
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