- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Broomfield, 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 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080690001668
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coyote Ridge Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- 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 #1 of 3 elementary schools in Broomfield, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Coyote Ridge Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 080690001668 · Broomfield, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 16.3:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Coyote Ridge Elementary School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 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
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 392
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Coyote Ridge Elementary School reports 392 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Colorado - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$14,748
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 5.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Coyote Ridge Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | 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
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coyote Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School has 392 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Broomfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coyote Ridge Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
9.1% 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 70.9% of enrollment, in Broomfield, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coyote Ridge Elementary School?
Coyote Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 elementary schools in Broomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Coyote Ridge Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Broomfield, 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 Broomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Coyote Ridge Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.