Enrollment
390
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Parachute, CO
Bea Underwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bea Underwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080438000630
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bea Underwood Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Parachute · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bea Underwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bea Underwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Parachute, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080438000630 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bea Underwood Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bea Underwood Elementary School
Bea Underwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Parachute, Colorado, enrolling 390 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 390 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 297 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 53/100).
The surrounding Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi spends $12,462 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi also operates Grand Valley High School (293 students) and Grand Valley Center for Family Learning (265 students) alongside Bea Underwood 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 Bea Underwood Elementary School compares
Bea Underwood 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▲ 22% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Colorado - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 50.3%
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Bea Underwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi, which includes Bea Underwood Elementary School.
$12,462
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.2%
State 45.5%
Federal 8.4%
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 Bea Underwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley Center for Family Learning | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bea Underwood Pre-School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bea Underwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~390 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bea Underwood Elementary School
How many students attend Bea Underwood Elementary School?
Bea Underwood Elementary School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Parachute, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bea Underwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bea Underwood Elementary School is 17:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bea Underwood Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Bea Underwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bea Underwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bea Underwood Elementary School is White at 50.3% of enrollment, in Parachute, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bea Underwood Elementary School?
Bea Underwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bea Underwood Elementary School rank among public schools in Parachute?
By Resource Investment Index, Bea Underwood Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Parachute, 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 Parachute on the city page.
Is Bea Underwood Elementary School a good school?
Bea Underwood Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi?
Besides Bea Underwood Elementary School, Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi also operates Grand Valley High School (293 students), Grand Valley Center for Family Learning (265 students), and Grand Valley Middle School (264 students). See the Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi district page for the complete list.
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