- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Beattie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Beattie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399000520
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beattie Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #17 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beattie Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beattie Elementary School ranks #17 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Beattie Elementary School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080399000520 · Fort Collins, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 15.1:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Beattie Elementary School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.8 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Beattie 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 302
Beattie Elementary School
302 students
What this shows Beattie Elementary School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beattie Elementary School compares
Beattie Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▲ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Beattie Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Beattie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beattie 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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beattie Elementary School
How many students attend Beattie Elementary School?
Beattie Elementary School has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beattie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beattie Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Beattie Elementary School?
46.7% of students at Beattie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beattie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Beattie Elementary School is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beattie Elementary School?
Beattie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Beattie Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Beattie Elementary School ranks #17 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Beattie 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.