Enrollment
53
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
53:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+219% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Elizabeth, Colorado, enrolling 53 students.
Class loads run heavy: 53:1 is larger than about 99% of Colorado schools and 219% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Colorado schools, with 53 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elizabeth School District spends $11,990 per pupil, 26% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Elizabeth School District also operates Elizabeth High School (668 students) and Legacy Academy (428 students) alongside Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool.
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 Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool compares
Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elizabeth School District, which includes Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool.
$11,990
Per student
-26%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 45.4%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~53 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elizabeth Running Creek Preschool a good school?
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. 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 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.
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