- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Idaho Springs, CO
Carlson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Carlson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080300000218
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlson Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 144
- students enrolled
Carlson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080300000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Carlson Elementary School held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 080300000218 · Idaho Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 11.1:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Creek High School (182 students)
Carlson Elementary School held near 140 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Carlson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Creek Hi
Clear Creek High School
182 students
- King-Murphy El
King-Murphy Elementary School
151 students
- This school
Carlson Elementary School
144 students
- Clear Creek Mi
Clear Creek Middle School
79 students
- Georgetown Com
Georgetown Community School
78 students
What this shows Carlson Elementary School reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlson Elementary School compares
Carlson 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 41% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 12% in Colorado - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$19,865
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Carlson Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 reports $19,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| King-Murphy Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 79
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 78
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlson Elementary School
How many students attend Carlson Elementary School?
Carlson Elementary School has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Idaho Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 140 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlson Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 33% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% 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 Carlson Elementary School?
22.8% of students at Carlson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Carlson Elementary School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Idaho Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlson Elementary School?
Carlson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Clear Creek School District No. Re-1?
Besides Carlson Elementary School, Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 also operates Clear Creek High School (182 students), King-Murphy Elementary School (151 students), and Clear Creek Middle School (79 students). See the Clear Creek School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.