- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Broomfield, CO
Emerald Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerald Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080249000113
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerald Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Broomfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emerald Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Broomfield, CO.
School address
District: Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080249000113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Emerald Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 080249000113 · Broomfield, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 13.7:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Boulder High School (1,939 students)
Emerald Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Emerald Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boulder High S
Boulder High School
1,939 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
1,863 students
- Broomfield Hig
Broomfield High School
1,693 students
- Centaurus High
Centaurus High School
1,557 students
- Peak to Peak C
Peak to Peak Charter School
1,447 students
- This school 383
Emerald Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Emerald Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerald Elementary School compares
Emerald Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$17,172
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.0%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Emerald Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 reports $17,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerald Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broomfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centaurus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peak to Peak Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerald Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,693
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerald Elementary School
How many students attend Emerald Elementary School?
Emerald Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Broomfield, CO. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerald Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerald Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 Emerald Elementary School?
36.3% of students at Emerald Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerald Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerald Elementary School is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Broomfield, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerald Elementary School?
Emerald Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Emerald Elementary School rank among schools in Broomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerald Elementary School ranks #8 of 9 schools in Broomfield, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Broomfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Boulder Valley School District No. Re2?
Besides Emerald Elementary School, Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 also operates Boulder High School (1,939 students), Fairview High School (1,863 students), and Broomfield High School (1,693 students). See the Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 district page for the complete list.