- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sterling, CO
Campbell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Campbell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080669006323
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campbell Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Sterling · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Campbell Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sterling, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-1 Valley · Colorado
NCES ID 080669006323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Campbell Elementary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 080669006323 · Sterling, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 17.4:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sterling High School (421 students)
Campbell Elementary School shrank from 395 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Campbell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sterling High
Sterling High School
421 students
- Sterling Middl
Sterling Middle School
397 students
- Ayres Elementa
Ayres Elementary School
385 students
- This school
Campbell Elementary School
347 students
- Caliche Elemen 139
Caliche Elementary School
139 students
- Hagen Early Ed 117
Hagen Early Education Center
117 students
What this shows Campbell Elementary School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Campbell Elementary School compares
Campbell 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Colorado - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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
29
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Campbell Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. Re-1 Valley reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Campbell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ayres Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caliche Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hagen Early Education Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Campbell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~347 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Campbell Elementary School
How many students attend Campbell Elementary School?
Campbell Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sterling, CO. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Campbell Elementary School?
49.9% of students at Campbell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campbell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Campbell Elementary School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Sterling, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campbell Elementary School?
Campbell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Campbell Elementary School rank among public schools in Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sterling, 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 Sterling on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. Re-1 Valley?
Besides Campbell Elementary School, School District No. Re-1 Valley also operates Sterling High School (421 students), Sterling Middle School (397 students), and Ayres Elementary School (385 students). See the School District No. Re-1 Valley district page for the complete list.