Enrollment
167
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Englewood, CO
Alice Terry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alice Terry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080654001132
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Terry Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Englewood · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 83.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Terry Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Terry Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Englewood, CO.
School address
District: Sheridan School District No. 2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080654001132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+118% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alice Terry Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alice Terry Elementary School
Alice Terry Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Englewood, Colorado, enrolling 167 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.9% of students qualify for free meals, 118% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 167 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sheridan School District No. 2 spends $19,752 per pupil, 21% above the Colorado average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sheridan School District No. 2 also operates Fort Logan Northgate (338 students) and Sheridan High School (321 students) alongside Alice Terry Elementary School.
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 Alice Terry Elementary School compares
Alice Terry Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.9% | ▲ 118% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,752
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 76.0%
White 16.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Alice Terry Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheridan School District No. 2, which includes Alice Terry Elementary School.
$19,752
Per student
+21%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 33.4%
Federal 25.5%
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 Alice Terry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Logan Northgate | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sheridan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Education Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Soar Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Terry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary 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 (~167 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Alice Terry Elementary School
How many students attend Alice Terry Elementary School?
Alice Terry Elementary School has 167 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Englewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Terry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Terry Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 12% 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 Alice Terry Elementary School?
83.9% of students at Alice Terry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Terry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alice Terry Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.0% of enrollment, in Englewood, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Terry Elementary School?
Alice Terry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice Terry Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Englewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Terry Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Englewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Englewood on the city page.
Is Alice Terry Elementary School a good school?
Alice Terry Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Sheridan School District No. 2?
Besides Alice Terry Elementary School, Sheridan School District No. 2 also operates Fort Logan Northgate (338 students), Sheridan High School (321 students), and Early Childhood Education Center (114 students). See the Sheridan School District No. 2 district page for the complete list.
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