Enrollment
520
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ellicott, CO
Ellicott Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ellicott Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080375000484
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellicott Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ellicott · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellicott Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellicott Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellicott, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080375000484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellicott Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellicott Elementary School
Ellicott Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ellicott, Colorado, enrolling 520 students.
At 16.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 267 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 116 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a spends $12,332 per pupil, 24% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 372 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 520 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a also operates Ellicott Senior High School (259 students) and Ellicott Middle School (230 students) alongside Ellicott Elementary School.
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 Ellicott Elementary School compares
Ellicott Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 23% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Colorado - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,332
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
Counselors4.5 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
150
in-school suspensions + 222 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Ellicott Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a, which includes Ellicott Elementary School.
$12,332
Per student
-24%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.6%
State 70.6%
Federal 13.8%
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 Ellicott Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellicott Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellicott Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellicott Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ellicott Elementary School
How many students attend Ellicott Elementary School?
Ellicott Elementary School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ellicott, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellicott Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Ellicott Elementary School?
47.2% of students at Ellicott Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellicott Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ellicott Elementary School is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Ellicott, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellicott Elementary School?
Ellicott Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ellicott Elementary School rank among public schools in Ellicott?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellicott Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ellicott, 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 Ellicott on the city page.
Is Ellicott Elementary School a good school?
Ellicott Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a?
Besides Ellicott Elementary School, Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a also operates Ellicott Senior High School (259 students) and Ellicott Middle School (230 students). See the Ellicott School District No. 22 in the County of El Paso a district page for the complete list.
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