- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, CO
Erie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Erie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537000899
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erie Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Erie Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erie Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Erie, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537000899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+60 students YoY
Erie Elementary School grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+15.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+60 students YoY 080537000899 · Erie, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
486 enr · 20.3:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Erie Elementary School grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+15.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Erie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie High Scho
Erie High School
1,727 students
- Niwot High Sch
Niwot High School
1,509 students
- Frederick Seni
Frederick Senior High School
1,491 students
- Longmont High
Longmont High School
1,268 students
- Soaring Height
Soaring Heights Pk-8
1,211 students
- This school 486
Erie Elementary School
486 students
What this shows Erie Elementary School reports 486 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erie Elementary School compares
Erie Elementary School 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 64% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 486 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
486
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$14,045
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 7.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Erie Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Niwot High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~486 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erie Elementary School
How many students attend Erie Elementary School?
Erie Elementary School has 486 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, CO. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erie Elementary School is 20.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Erie Elementary School?
13.8% of students at Erie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Erie Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Erie, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erie Elementary School?
Erie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Erie Elementary School rank among schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Erie Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Erie, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Erie Elementary School, St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j also operates Erie High School (1,727 students), Niwot High School (1,509 students), and Frederick Senior High School (1,491 students). See the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j district page for the complete list.