- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Eaton Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 080360000474 · Eaton, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
484 enr · 19.4:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Eaton High School (567 students)
Eaton Elementary School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Eaton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eaton High Sch
Eaton High School
567 students
- Eaton Middle S
Eaton Middle School
485 students
- This school
Eaton Elementary School
484 students
- Benjamin Eaton
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
357 students
- Galeton Elemen 107
Galeton Elementary School
107 students
What this shows Eaton Elementary School reports 484 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eaton Elementary School compares
Eaton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,839
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Weld County School District No. Re-2 reports $12,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~484 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), up 23.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.