At a glance
Reported students
540
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
455
Westgate Community School: 540 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
20:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 549
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Westgate Community School
Westgate Community School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Thornton. It is one of 53 current school records connected to Adams 12 Five Star Schools. NCES reports 540 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 combined / other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20:1, above the Colorado median of 16.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.9%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Westgate Community School
- 1How do the reported 20:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.2%
- Hispanic26.9%
- Black0.7%
- Asian11.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Prospect Ridge Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
1,478 reported students
Stargate Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
1,572 reported students
Silver Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
538 reported students
Meridian Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
525 reported students
Mountain View Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Five Star Online Academy
High · Grades 05–12
506 reported students
Public schools near Westgate Community School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stargate Charter School Other · Charter · Adams 12 Five Star Schools | KG–12 | 1,572 | 2.5 mi |
| Academy of Charter Schools Other · Charter · State Charter School Institute | PK–12 | 1,887 | 3.1 mi |
| York International Other · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | KG–12 | 776 | 4.2 mi |
| Preschool on Poze Other · Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St | PK–PK | 193 | 4.4 mi |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver Other · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–09 | 305 | 5.2 mi |
| The Pinnacle Charter School Other · Charter · State Charter School Institute | KG–12 | 1,905 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Westgate Community School
What grades does Westgate Community School serve?
Westgate Community School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Adams 12 Five Star Schools.
How many students attend Westgate Community School?
Westgate Community School reported 540 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 143 Colorado combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 549 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Westgate Community School?
The calculated ratio is 20:1, based on 540 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 16.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Westgate Community School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Westgate Community School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Westgate Community School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Westgate Community School in?
Westgate Community School is part of Adams 12 Five Star Schools, based in Thornton, CO, which operates 53 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Westgate Community School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stargate Charter School (2.5 mi), Academy of Charter Schools (3.1 mi), York International (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.