- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calhan, CO
Calhan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Calhan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080273000167
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calhan Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 201
- students enrolled
Calhan Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Calhan District No. Rj1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080273000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Calhan Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080273000167 · Calhan, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 15.5:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Calhan Secondary School (213 students)
Calhan Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
How Calhan Elementary School compares
Calhan Elementary School 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▲ 11% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Colorado - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$15,231
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
African American 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.6, Calhan Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhan District No. Rj1 reports $15,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calhan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calhan Secondary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calhan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calhan Elementary School
How many students attend Calhan Elementary School?
Calhan Elementary School has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calhan, CO. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calhan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calhan Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Calhan Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Calhan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calhan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Calhan Elementary School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Calhan, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calhan Elementary School?
Calhan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Calhan District No. Rj1?
Besides Calhan Elementary School, Calhan District No. Rj1 also operates Calhan Secondary School (213 students). See the Calhan District No. Rj1 district page for the complete list.