- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce City, CO
Alsup Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alsup Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080195000011
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alsup Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Alsup Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alsup Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080195000011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Alsup Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 080195000011 · Commerce City, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 15.9:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams City High School (1,500 students)
Alsup Elementary School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Alsup Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams City Hig
Adams City High School
1,500 students
- Kemp Elementar 517
Kemp Elementary School
517 students
- This school 492
Alsup Elementary School
492 students
- Dupont Element 488
Dupont Elementary School
488 students
- Monaco Element 434
Monaco Elementary School
434 students
- Central Elemen 421
Central Elementary School
421 students
What this shows Alsup Elementary School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alsup Elementary School compares
Alsup Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Colorado - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$18,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.0%
White 10.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Alsup Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo reports $18,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alsup Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monaco Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alsup Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alsup Elementary School
How many students attend Alsup Elementary School?
Alsup Elementary School has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alsup Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alsup Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alsup Elementary School?
63.1% of students at Alsup Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alsup Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alsup Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.0% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alsup Elementary School?
Alsup Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alsup Elementary School rank among schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Alsup Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Besides Alsup Elementary School, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students), Kemp Elementary School (517 students), and Dupont Elementary School (488 students). See the School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo district page for the complete list.