Enrollment
484
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eaton, CO
Eaton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eaton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080360000474
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eaton Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Eaton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eaton Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eaton, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080360000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eaton Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eaton Elementary School
Eaton Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eaton, Colorado, enrolling 484 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 484 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 393 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #389, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 645 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld County School District No. Re-2 spends $10,860 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld County School District No. Re-2 also operates Eaton High School (567 students) and Eaton Middle School (485 students) alongside Eaton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Eaton Elementary School compares
Eaton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 43% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 484 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
484
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Colorado - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$10,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Eaton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District No. Re-2, which includes Eaton Elementary School.
$10,860
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 20.4%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eaton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eaton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Eaton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galeton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eaton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~484 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Elementary School
How many students attend Eaton Elementary School?
Eaton Elementary School has 484 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eaton, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eaton Elementary School?
22.1% of students at Eaton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eaton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eaton Elementary School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Eaton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eaton Elementary School?
Eaton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eaton Elementary School rank among public schools in Eaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eaton Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eaton, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eaton on the city page.
Is Eaton Elementary School a good school?
Eaton Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-2?
Besides Eaton Elementary School, Weld County School District No. Re-2 also operates Eaton High School (567 students), Eaton Middle School (485 students), and Benjamin Eaton Elementary School (357 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.
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