Enrollment
618
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elwell Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elwell Elementary School
Elwell Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Johnstown, Colorado, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 343 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Weld County School District No. Re-5j spends $11,639 per pupil, 28% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld County School District No. Re-5j also operates Roosevelt High School (1,184 students) and Milliken Middle School (695 students) alongside Elwell 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 Elwell Elementary School compares
Elwell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,639
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District No. Re-5j, which includes Elwell Elementary School.
$11,639
Per student
-28%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 51.0%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~618 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Johnstown on the city page.
Is Elwell Elementary School a good school?
Elwell Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Colorado schools. 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 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.
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