Enrollment
449
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aspen, CO
Aspen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080228000045
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Aspen · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 449
- students enrolled
Aspen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Aspen, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080228000045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspen Elementary School
Aspen Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aspen, Colorado, enrolling 449 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 449 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 449 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta spends $22,399 per pupil, 38% above the Colorado average, a better-resourced district than most.
Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta also operates Aspen High School (559 students) and Aspen Middle School (414 students) alongside Aspen 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 Aspen Elementary School compares
Aspen 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Colorado - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$22,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $16,273
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Aspen 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 Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta, which includes Aspen Elementary School.
$22,399
Per student
+38%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.1%
State 9.3%
Federal 1.6%
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 Aspen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aspen Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Community Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aspen Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aspen Elementary School
How many students attend Aspen Elementary School?
Aspen Elementary School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aspen, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Aspen, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Elementary School?
Aspen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspen Elementary School rank among public schools in Aspen?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Aspen, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Aspen on the city page.
Is Aspen Elementary School a good school?
Aspen Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta?
Besides Aspen Elementary School, Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta also operates Aspen High School (559 students), Aspen Middle School (414 students), and Aspen Community Charter School (135 students). See the Aspen School District No. 1 in the County of Pitkin and Sta district page for the complete list.
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