District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
5,221
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$18,034
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$8,009
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo
School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo operates 13 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in COMMERCE CITY, Colorado. NCES reports 5,221 students and 318.94 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 32 of 187 Colorado districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $18,034 in current expenditure per pupil and $8,009 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 57 of 184 districts in Colorado. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- 46.8%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 13.4%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 318.94
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $102,651,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo location
COMMERCE CITY, Colorado · 39.8061, -104.9269. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.6%
- Hispanic88.9%
- Black1.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Interactive campus directory
Explore schools in School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo
13 current directory entries
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Showing 13 of 13 schools
| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School | High | 09–12 | 1,500 | 20:1 |
| Adams City Middle School | Middle | 08–08 | 296 | 12:1 |
| Alsup Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 492 | 16.2:1 |
| Central Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 421 | 16.9:1 |
| Dupont Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 488 | 15.8:1 |
| Kearney Middle School | Middle | 08–08 | 397 | 13.4:1 |
| Kemp Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 517 | 16.6:1 |
| Lester R Arnold High School | High | 09–12 | 184 | 20.4:1 |
| Mildred L Sanville Preschool | Other | PK–PK | 33 | 33:1 |
| Monaco Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 434 | 15.8:1 |
| Rose Hill Elementary School | Elementary | PK–06 | 315 | 14.2:1 |
| Stars Early Learning Center | Other | PK–PK | 144 | 17:1 |
| Summit Heights Junior High School | Middle | 07–07 | — | — |