- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loveland, CO
Bamford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bamford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399006827
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bamford Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Loveland · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bamford Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bamford Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Loveland, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399006827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bamford Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 080399006827 · Loveland, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 15.5:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Bamford Elementary School held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bamford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 310
Bamford Elementary School
310 students
What this shows Bamford Elementary School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bamford Elementary School compares
Bamford 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Colorado - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.5%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Bamford Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bamford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bamford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~310 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bamford Elementary School
How many students attend Bamford Elementary School?
Bamford Elementary School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loveland, CO. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bamford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bamford Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% lower 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 Bamford Elementary School?
15.6% of students at Bamford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bamford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bamford Elementary School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Loveland, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bamford Elementary School?
Bamford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Bamford Elementary School rank among schools in Loveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Bamford Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Loveland, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Loveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Bamford Elementary School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.