Enrollment
205
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Breckenridge, CO
Breckenridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Breckenridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080681001166
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breckenridge Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Breckenridge · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Breckenridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breckenridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Breckenridge, CO.
School address
District: Summit School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080681001166 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breckenridge Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Breckenridge Elementary School
Breckenridge Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Breckenridge, Colorado, enrolling 205 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.5% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the Colorado average.
Enrollment of 205 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Summit School District No. Re 1 also operates Summit High School (1,060 students) and Summit Middle School (737 students) alongside Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge Elementary School compares
Breckenridge 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 88% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$14,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Breckenridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit School District No. Re 1, which includes Breckenridge Elementary School.
$14,778
Per student
-9%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.2%
State 14.4%
Federal 7.4%
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 Breckenridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dillon Valley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silverthorne Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Cove Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breckenridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~205 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Breckenridge Elementary School
How many students attend Breckenridge Elementary School?
Breckenridge Elementary School has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Breckenridge, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breckenridge Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Breckenridge Elementary School?
4.5% of students at Breckenridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breckenridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Breckenridge Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Breckenridge, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breckenridge Elementary School?
Breckenridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Breckenridge Elementary School rank among public schools in Breckenridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Breckenridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge on the city page.
Is Breckenridge Elementary School a good school?
Breckenridge Elementary School earns 40/100 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 Summit School District No. Re 1?
Besides Breckenridge Elementary School, Summit School District No. Re 1 also operates Summit High School (1,060 students), Summit Middle School (737 students), and Dillon Valley Elementary School (395 students). See the Summit School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.
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