- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edwards, CO
Edwards Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Edwards Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080354006795
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwards Early Learning Center earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Edwards · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 80
- students enrolled
Edwards Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Edwards, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354006795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Edwards Early Learning Center shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.1 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 080354006795 · Edwards, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 20:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley High School (980 students)
Edwards Early Learning Center shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-17.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.1 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Edwards Early Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Valley H
Eagle Valley High School
980 students
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain High School
916 students
- Homestake Peak
Homestake Peak School
421 students
- Gypsum Element
Gypsum Elementary School
395 students
- Eagle County C 360
Eagle County Charter Academy
360 students
- This school 80
Edwards Early Learning Center
80 students
What this shows Edwards Early Learning Center reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edwards Early Learning Center compares
Edwards Early Learning Center is a shrinking 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Colorado - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,183
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 15.0%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Edwards Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Eagle County School District No. Re 50 reports $16,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edwards Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gypsum Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwards Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edwards Early Learning Center
How many students attend Edwards Early Learning Center?
Edwards Early Learning Center has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edwards, CO. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwards Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwards Early Learning Center is 20:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwards Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Edwards Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Edwards, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwards Early Learning Center?
Edwards Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edwards Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Edwards?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwards Early Learning Center ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Edwards, 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 Edwards on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Edwards Early Learning Center, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and Homestake Peak School (421 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.