- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salida, CO
Crest Academy
Federal NCES profile for Crest Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080633006500
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crest Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Salida · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crest Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crest Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, CO.
School address
District: Salida School District No. R-32 · Colorado
NCES ID 080633006500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Crest Academy held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080633006500 · Salida, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 20:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Longfellow Elementary School (449 students)
Crest Academy held near 56 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.5 → 3.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Crest Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longfellow Ele
Longfellow Elementary School
449 students
- Salida High Sc
Salida High School
409 students
- Salida Middle
Salida Middle School
327 students
- Salida Early C 74
Salida Early Childhood Center
74 students
- This school 60
Crest Academy
60 students
- Horizons Explo 32
Horizons Exploratory Academy
32 students
What this shows Crest Academy reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crest Academy compares
Crest Academy 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,274
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Crest Academy is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salida School District No. R-32 reports $16,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crest Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salida High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salida Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salida Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizons Exploratory Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crest Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crest Academy
How many students attend Crest Academy?
Crest Academy has 60 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salida, CO. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crest Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crest Academy is 20:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crest Academy?
13.8% of students at Crest Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crest Academy?
The largest demographic group at Crest Academy is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Salida, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crest Academy?
Crest Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crest Academy rank among elementary schools in Salida?
By Resource Investment Index, Crest Academy ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Salida, 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 Salida on the city page.
What other schools are in Salida School District No. R-32?
Besides Crest Academy, Salida School District No. R-32 also operates Longfellow Elementary School (449 students), Salida High School (409 students), and Salida Middle School (327 students). See the Salida School District No. R-32 district page for the complete list.