At a glance
Reported students
600
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado elementary enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 1,017 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
Firestone Charter Academy: 600 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.1:1. 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
- 618
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Firestone Charter Academy
Firestone Charter Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Firestone. It is one of 54 current school records connected to St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. NCES reports 600 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,017 elementary schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 370 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Colorado median of 15.1:1 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 (70.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.5%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. 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 Firestone Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.16 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.16
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White70.8%
- Hispanic20.5%
- Black0.5%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.8%
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
Gifted and talented
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 St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Black Rock Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
597 reported students
Red Hawk Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
588 reported students
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
581 reported students
Blue Mountain Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
542 reported students
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
528 reported students
Centennial Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
525 reported students
Public schools near Firestone Charter Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elementary Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | PK–05 | 525 | 1.1 mi |
| Prairie Ridge Elementary School Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | PK–05 | 387 | 1.2 mi |
| Legacy Elementary School Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | PK–05 | 430 | 3.6 mi |
| Carbon Valley Academy Elementary · Charter · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | PK–08 | 245 | 3.8 mi |
| Thunder Valley PK-8 Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | PK–08 | 880 | 4.7 mi |
| Grand View Elementary Elementary · St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J | PK–05 | 446 | 5.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Firestone Charter Academy
What grades does Firestone Charter Academy serve?
Firestone Charter Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
How many students attend Firestone Charter Academy?
Firestone Charter Academy reported 600 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,017 Colorado elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 618 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Firestone Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 600 students and 43.22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Colorado median for the same school level is 15.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Firestone Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Firestone Charter Academy 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 Firestone Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.3% 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 Firestone Charter Academy in?
Firestone Charter Academy is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J, based in Longmont, CO, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Firestone Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Centennial Elementary (1.1 mi), Prairie Ridge Elementary School (1.2 mi), Legacy Elementary School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.