Enrollment
271
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080378000486
Charles Hay World School — Englewood, CO
Federal NCES profile for Charles Hay World School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 58/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles Hay World School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Charles Hay World School reports 271 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Colorado average and 23% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe spends $20,278 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.1% from local sources (property taxes), 14.4% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles Hay World School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 3% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 26% in Colorado — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,278
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
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
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 271 Top 33% in Colorado — larger than 67% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.8% +3% vs state
NCES ID 080378000486
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Englewood School District No. 1 in the County of Arapahoe, which includes Charles Hay World School.
$20,278
Per student
-3%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 73.1%
State 14.4%
Federal 12.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 118:1
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
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Frequently asked questions about Charles Hay World School
How many students attend Charles Hay World School?
Charles Hay World School has 271 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in ENGLEWOOD, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Hay World School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Hay World School is 13.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles Hay World School?
39.8% of students at Charles Hay World School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Hay World School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Hay World School is White at 55.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in ENGLEWOOD, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Hay World School?
Charles Hay World School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (C) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.