Enrollment
876
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology is a higher-need, large elementary school in Greeley, Colorado, enrolling 876 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 67.6% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 91% of state schools at 876 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (79%) and White (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1200 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students) and University Schools (1,784 students) alongside Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology.
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 Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology compares
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,298
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
Counselors0.7 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~876 students)
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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.
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, 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.
Is Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology a good school?
Bella Romero Academy of Applied Technology earns 34/100 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 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.
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