- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greeley, CO
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
Federal NCES profile for Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080441001990
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #10 of 12
- elementary schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441001990 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 080441001990 · Greeley, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
876 enr · 16.8:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology held near 910 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.9 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- This school
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
876 students
What this shows Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology reports 876 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology compares
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 876 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
876
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 61% in Colorado - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,549
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.9%
White 9.5%
African American 8.0%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~876 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
How many students attend Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology has 876 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Greeley, CO. CCD year-over-year: 957 (2022-23) → 910 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is 16.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
67.6% of students at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
The largest demographic group at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is Hispanic or Latino at 78.9% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology?
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology rank among elementary schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology ranks #10 of 12 elementary schools in Greeley, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.