- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bea Underwood Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080438000630 · Parachute, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 17:1 · 46.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Valley High School (293 students)
Bea Underwood Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bea Underwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bea Underwood Elementary School
390 students
- Grand Valley H
Grand Valley High School
293 students
- Grand Valley C
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
265 students
- Grand Valley M
Grand Valley Middle School
264 students
- Bea Underwood 50
Bea Underwood Pre-School
50 students
What this shows Bea Underwood Elementary School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bea Underwood Elementary School compares
Bea Underwood 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~390 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.