- Enrollment
- 1,909
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Colorado Springs, CO
Edith Wolford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edith Wolford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080192000004
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith Wolford Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #53 of 80
- schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Edith Wolford Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edith Wolford Elementary School ranks #53 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080192000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Edith Wolford Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 080192000004 · Colorado Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.3:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students)
Edith Wolford Elementary School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Edith Wolford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Classical
The Classical Academy Charter
1,909 students
- Pine Creek Hig
Pine Creek High School
1,875 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,526 students
- Air Academy Hi
Air Academy High School
1,380 students
- Rampart High S
Rampart High School
1,305 students
- This school 372
Edith Wolford Elementary School
372 students
What this shows Edith Wolford Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edith Wolford Elementary School compares
Edith Wolford Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 76% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 35% in Colorado - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,090
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
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Edith Wolford Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an reports $12,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edith Wolford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Air Academy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rampart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith Wolford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,526
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edith Wolford Elementary School
How many students attend Edith Wolford Elementary School?
Edith Wolford Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is a public school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith Wolford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith Wolford Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 9% 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 Wolford Elementary School?
9.1% of students at Edith Wolford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edith Wolford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edith Wolford Elementary School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith Wolford Elementary School?
Edith Wolford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edith Wolford Elementary School rank among schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Edith Wolford Elementary School ranks #53 of 80 schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an?
Besides Edith Wolford Elementary School, Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an also operates The Classical Academy Charter (1,909 students), Pine Creek High School (1,875 students), and Liberty High School (1,526 students). See the Academy School District No. 20 in the County of El Paso an district page for the complete list.