Enrollment
201
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calhan Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calhan Elementary School
Calhan Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Calhan, Colorado, enrolling 201 students.
At 15.5:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 201 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Calhan District No. Rj1 spends $12,993 per pupil, 20% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Calhan District No. Rj1, also runs Calhan Secondary School (213 students).
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 Calhan Elementary School compares
Calhan 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,993
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhan District No. Rj1, which includes Calhan Elementary School.
$12,993
Per student
-20%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other 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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Calhan Elementary School a good school?
Calhan Elementary School earns 51/100 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 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.
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