Enrollment
347
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Campbell Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Campbell Elementary School
Campbell Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sterling, Colorado, enrolling 347 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 289 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 52/100).
The surrounding School District No. Re-1 Valley spends $11,139 per pupil, 32% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
School District No. Re-1 Valley also operates Sterling High School (421 students) and Sterling Middle School (397 students) alongside Campbell 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 Campbell Elementary School compares
Campbell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,139
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District No. Re-1 Valley, which includes Campbell Elementary School.
$11,139
Per student
-32%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.0%
State 48.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~347 students)
Next steps
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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.
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. 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.
Is Campbell Elementary School a good school?
Campbell Elementary School earns 50/100 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 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.
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