- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westcliffe, CO
Custer County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Custer County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080720001226
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Custer County Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Westcliffe · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Custer County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Custer County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westcliffe, CO.
School address
District: Custer County School District Consolidate 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080720001226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Custer County Elementary School shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 080720001226 · Westcliffe, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 10.4:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Custer County High School (98 students)
Custer County Elementary School shrank from 165 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Custer County Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Custer County Elementary School
146 students
- Custer County
Custer County High School
98 students
- Custer Middle
Custer Middle School
69 students
What this shows Custer County Elementary School reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Custer County Elementary School compares
Custer County Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 14% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 9% in Colorado - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,545
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Custer County Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Custer County School District Consolidate 1 reports $14,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Custer County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custer County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Custer Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Custer County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~146 students)
Frequently asked questions about Custer County Elementary School
How many students attend Custer County Elementary School?
Custer County Elementary School has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westcliffe, CO. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Custer County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Custer County Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 37% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 34% 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 Custer County Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Custer County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Custer County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Custer County Elementary School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Westcliffe, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Custer County Elementary School?
Custer County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Custer County Elementary School rank among public schools in Westcliffe?
By Resource Investment Index, Custer County Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Westcliffe, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Custer County School District Consolidate 1?
Besides Custer County Elementary School, Custer County School District Consolidate 1 also operates Custer County High School (98 students) and Custer Middle School (69 students). See the Custer County School District Consolidate 1 district page for the complete list.