- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnstown, CO
Elwell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elwell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080483000807
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elwell Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Johnstown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elwell Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elwell Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Johnstown, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-5j · Colorado
NCES ID 080483000807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Elwell Elementary School shrank from 625 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 080483000807 · Johnstown, CO Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 19.9:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Roosevelt High School (1,184 students)
Elwell Elementary School shrank from 625 students in 2022-23 to 568 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE held 31.2 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Elwell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,184 students
- Milliken Middl
Milliken Middle School
695 students
- This school
Elwell Elementary School
618 students
- Pioneer Ridge
Pioneer Ridge Elementary School
528 students
- Milliken Eleme 472
Milliken Elementary School
472 students
- Knowledge Ques 395
Knowledge Quest Academy
395 students
What this shows Elwell Elementary School reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elwell Elementary School compares
Elwell Elementary School 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 62% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
19.9:1
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
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,357
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
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Elwell Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District No. Re-5j reports $13,357 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elwell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milliken Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Ridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milliken Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knowledge Quest Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elwell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elwell Elementary School
How many students attend Elwell Elementary School?
Elwell Elementary School has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnstown, CO. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 568 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elwell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elwell Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elwell Elementary School?
14.7% of students at Elwell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elwell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elwell Elementary School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Johnstown, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elwell Elementary School?
Elwell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Elwell Elementary School rank among public schools in Johnstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Elwell Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Johnstown, 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 Weld County School District No. Re-5j?
Besides Elwell Elementary School, Weld County School District No. Re-5j also operates Roosevelt High School (1,184 students), Milliken Middle School (695 students), and Pioneer Ridge Elementary School (528 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-5j district page for the complete list.