- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coyote Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080540006406
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coyote Ridge Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coyote Ridge Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Thompson School District R-2j · Colorado
NCES ID 080540006406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Coyote Ridge Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080540006406 · Fort Collins, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 15.1:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Loveland High School (1,354 students)
Coyote Ridge Elementary School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Coyote Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loveland High
Loveland High School
1,354 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
1,074 students
- Loveland Class
Loveland Classical School
1,032 students
- Thompson Valle
Thompson Valley High School
1,005 students
- New Vision Cha
New Vision Charter School
1,005 students
- This school 242
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
242 students
What this shows Coyote Ridge Elementary School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coyote Ridge Elementary School compares
Coyote Ridge 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Coyote Ridge Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thompson School District R-2j reports $14,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coyote Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loveland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loveland Classical School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thompson Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Vision Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coyote Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coyote Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Ridge Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
16.7% of students at Coyote Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coyote Ridge Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Fort Collins, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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).
How does Coyote Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Ridge Elementary School ranks #2 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Thompson School District R-2j?
Besides Coyote Ridge Elementary School, Thompson School District R-2j also operates Loveland High School (1,354 students), Mountain View High School (1,074 students), and Loveland Classical School (1,032 students). See the Thompson School District R-2j district page for the complete list.