- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth, CO
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080372000048
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 53:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 53
- students enrolled
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, CO.
School address
District: Elizabeth School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080372000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 080372000048 · Elizabeth, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
53 enr · 53:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth High School (668 students)
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 1.0 → 0.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School
668 students
- Legacy Academy
Legacy Academy
428 students
- Elizabeth Midd
Elizabeth Middle School
386 students
- Singing Hills
Singing Hills Elementary School
383 students
- Running Creek
Running Creek Elementary School
292 students
- This school 53
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
53 students
What this shows Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool reports 53 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool compares
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool 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 | 53:1 | ▲ 219% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 53 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
53:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
53
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
53:1
students per teacher
- 219% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,907
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
Counselors0.0 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
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.8%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth School District reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Legacy Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Singing Hills Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Running Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~53 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
How many students attend Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool?
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool has 53 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth, CO. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool is 53:1, which is 219% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 238% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool?
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool rank among public schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth School District?
Besides Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool, Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students), Legacy Academy (428 students), and Elizabeth Middle School (386 students). See the Elizabeth School District district page for the complete list.