School overview
At a glance
Reported students
1,905
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
110.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Colorado other enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 143 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
303.5
The Pinnacle Charter School: 1,905 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 16.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about The Pinnacle Charter School
The Pinnacle Charter School is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in FEDERAL HEIGHTS. It is one of 46 current school records connected to State Charter School Institute. NCES reports 1,905 students for 2024–25.
Among 143 other schools in Colorado with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 166 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, close to 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (87.6%) and White (8.6%). English learners represent 44.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to Advanced Placement, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 3 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking The Pinnacle Charter School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 4.98 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 44.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.98
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.44
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.6%
- Hispanic87.6%
- Black1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Offered
3 courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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