Enrollment
190
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairplay, CO
Edith Teter Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edith Teter Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080384000502
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith Teter Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fairplay · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edith Teter Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edith Teter Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairplay, CO.
School address
District: Park County School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080384000502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edith Teter Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edith Teter Elementary School
Edith Teter Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairplay, Colorado, enrolling 190 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.5% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 190 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 161 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #133, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Park County School District No. Re-2 also operates Lake George Charter School (152 students) and South Park High School (121 students) alongside Edith Teter 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 Edith Teter Elementary School compares
Edith Teter 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.6%
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
$16,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 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 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Edith Teter Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park County School District No. Re-2, which includes Edith Teter Elementary School.
$16,183
Per student
-1%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.0%
State 14.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 Edith Teter Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George Charter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Park High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guffey Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith Teter Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~190 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edith Teter Elementary School
How many students attend Edith Teter Elementary School?
Edith Teter Elementary School has 190 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairplay, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith Teter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith Teter Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% 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 Edith Teter Elementary School?
35.5% of students at Edith Teter Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edith Teter Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edith Teter Elementary School is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Fairplay, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith Teter Elementary School?
Edith Teter Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edith Teter Elementary School rank among public schools in Fairplay?
By Resource Investment Index, Edith Teter Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fairplay, 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 Fairplay on the city page.
Is Edith Teter Elementary School a good school?
Edith Teter Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Park County School District No. Re-2?
Besides Edith Teter Elementary School, Park County School District No. Re-2 also operates Lake George Charter School (152 students), South Park High School (121 students), and South Park Middle School (87 students). See the Park County School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.
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