Enrollment
693
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evans, CO
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080441000637
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Evans · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School has class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chappelow K-8 Magnet School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Evans, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441000637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chappelow K-8 Magnet School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is a large elementary school in Evans, Colorado, enrolling 693 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 693 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (27%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 693 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
The surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $12,298 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students) and University Schools (1,784 students) alongside Chappelow K-8 Magnet 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 Chappelow K-8 Magnet School compares
Chappelow K-8 Magnet 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 693 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
693
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Colorado - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,298
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 693 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 71.0%
White 26.6%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Chappelow K-8 Magnet School.
$12,298
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 Chappelow K-8 Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chappelow K-8 Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~693 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Chappelow K-8 Magnet School
How many students attend Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School has 693 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evans, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is 18.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
43.8% of students at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Chappelow K-8 Magnet School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in Evans, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chappelow K-8 Magnet School?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chappelow K-8 Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Evans?
By Resource Investment Index, Chappelow K-8 Magnet School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Evans, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evans on the city page.
Is Chappelow K-8 Magnet School a good school?
Chappelow K-8 Magnet School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Colorado schools. 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 Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Chappelow K-8 Magnet School, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.
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