Enrollment
346
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedaredge, CO
Cedaredge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Cedaredge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080333000293
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedaredge Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cedaredge · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedaredge Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedaredge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cedaredge, CO.
School address
District: Delta County Joint District No. 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080333000293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cedaredge Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cedaredge Elementary School
Cedaredge Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cedaredge, Colorado, enrolling 346 students.
At 16.5:1, 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 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 290 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Delta County Joint District No. 50 spends $12,649 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students) and Delta Middle School (498 students) alongside Cedaredge 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 Cedaredge Elementary School compares
Cedaredge 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 58% in Colorado - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$12,649
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 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 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Cedaredge 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 Delta County Joint District No. 50, which includes Cedaredge Elementary School.
$12,649
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 53.7%
Federal 16.7%
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 Cedaredge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Delta Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garnet Mesa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vision Charter Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedaredge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 44.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cedaredge Elementary School
How many students attend Cedaredge Elementary School?
Cedaredge Elementary School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedaredge, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedaredge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedaredge Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 5% higher 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 Cedaredge Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Cedaredge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedaredge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Cedaredge Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Cedaredge, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedaredge Elementary School?
Cedaredge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedaredge Elementary School rank among public schools in Cedaredge?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedaredge Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cedaredge, 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 Cedaredge on the city page.
Is Cedaredge Elementary School a good school?
Cedaredge Elementary School earns 35/100 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 Delta County Joint District No. 50?
Besides Cedaredge Elementary School, Delta County Joint District No. 50 also operates Delta High School (626 students), Delta Middle School (498 students), and Garnet Mesa Elementary School (488 students). See the Delta County Joint District No. 50 district page for the complete list.
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