- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce City, CO
Dupont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dupont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080195000013
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dupont Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #7 of 12
- schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dupont Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dupont Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080195000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Dupont Elementary School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 080195000013 · Commerce City, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 20.3:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams City High School (1,500 students)
Dupont Elementary School grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 435 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dupont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams City Hig
Adams City High School
1,500 students
- Kemp Elementar 517
Kemp Elementary School
517 students
- Alsup Elementa 492
Alsup Elementary School
492 students
- This school 488
Dupont Elementary School
488 students
- Monaco Element 434
Monaco Elementary School
434 students
- Central Elemen 421
Central Elementary School
421 students
What this shows Dupont Elementary School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dupont Elementary School compares
Dupont Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 63% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$18,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%
White 6.8%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Dupont Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo reports $18,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dupont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kemp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alsup Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monaco Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dupont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- 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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dupont Elementary School
How many students attend Dupont Elementary School?
Dupont Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce City, CO. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dupont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dupont Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dupont Elementary School?
62.7% of students at Dupont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dupont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dupont Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.4% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dupont Elementary School?
Dupont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Dupont Elementary School rank among schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dupont Elementary School ranks #7 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce City on the city page.
What other schools are in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Besides Dupont Elementary School, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students), Kemp Elementary School (517 students), and Alsup Elementary School (492 students). See the School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo district page for the complete list.