- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle, CO
Brush Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brush Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080354001722
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brush Creek Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Eagle · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brush Creek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brush Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eagle, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354001722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Brush Creek Elementary School shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 080354001722 · Eagle, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 11.8:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley High School (980 students)
Brush Creek Elementary School shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Brush Creek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Valley H
Eagle Valley High School
980 students
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain High School
916 students
- Homestake Peak
Homestake Peak School
421 students
- Gypsum Element
Gypsum Elementary School
395 students
- Eagle County C 360
Eagle County Charter Academy
360 students
- This school 341
Brush Creek Elementary School
341 students
What this shows Brush Creek Elementary School reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brush Creek Elementary School compares
Brush Creek 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 83% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 16% in Colorado - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$16,183
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Brush Creek Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle County School District No. Re 50 reports $16,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brush Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brush Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brush Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Brush Creek Elementary School?
Brush Creek Elementary School has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle, CO. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brush Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brush Creek Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% 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 Brush Creek Elementary School?
6.5% of students at Brush Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brush Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brush Creek Elementary School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Eagle, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brush Creek Elementary School?
Brush Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Brush Creek Elementary School rank among public schools in Eagle?
By Resource Investment Index, Brush Creek Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Eagle, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Brush Creek Elementary School, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and Homestake Peak School (421 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.