- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Castle, CO
Elk Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elk Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080624006396
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Creek Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in New Castle · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Creek Elementary has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Castle, CO.
School address
District: Garfield School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080624006396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Elk Creek Elementary grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 080624006396 · New Castle, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 14.3:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rifle High School (778 students)
Elk Creek Elementary grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 266 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Elk Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rifle High Sch
Rifle High School
778 students
- Coal Ridge Hig
Coal Ridge High School
578 students
- Rifle Middle S
Rifle Middle School
552 students
- Riverside Scho
Riverside School
483 students
- Cactus Valley
Cactus Valley Elementary School
462 students
- This school 272
Elk Creek Elementary
272 students
What this shows Elk Creek Elementary reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Creek Elementary compares
Elk Creek Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.3:1
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.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$13,874
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 47.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Elk Creek Elementary is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Garfield School District No. Re-2 reports $13,874 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coal Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rifle Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cactus Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Creek Elementary
How many students attend Elk Creek Elementary?
Elk Creek Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Castle, CO. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Creek Elementary 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 Elk Creek Elementary?
36.2% of students at Elk Creek Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elk Creek Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in New Castle, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Creek Elementary?
Elk Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elk Creek Elementary rank among public schools in New Castle?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Creek Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in New Castle, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Garfield School District No. Re-2?
Besides Elk Creek Elementary, Garfield School District No. Re-2 also operates Rifle High School (778 students), Coal Ridge High School (578 students), and Rifle Middle School (552 students). See the Garfield School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.