- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Estes Park, CO
Estes Park K-5 School
Federal NCES profile for Estes Park K-5 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080381000498
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Estes Park K-5 School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Estes Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Estes Park K-5 School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Park K-5 School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Estes Park, CO.
School address
District: Estes Park School District R-3 · Colorado
NCES ID 080381000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Estes Park K-5 School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 080381000498 · Estes Park, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 13.5:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Estes Park High School (288 students)
Estes Park K-5 School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Estes Park K-5 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Estes Park K-5 School
431 students
- Estes Park Hig
Estes Park High School
288 students
- Estes Park Mid 163
Estes Park Middle School
163 students
What this shows Estes Park K-5 School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Estes Park K-5 School compares
Estes Park K-5 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 17% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$17,084
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 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.1%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Estes Park K-5 School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Estes Park School District R-3 reports $17,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Estes Park K-5 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Park High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estes Park Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Estes Park K-5 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Estes Park K-5 School
How many students attend Estes Park K-5 School?
Estes Park K-5 School has 431 students enrolled. It is a public school in Estes Park, CO. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Estes Park K-5 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Estes Park K-5 School is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% 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 Estes Park K-5 School?
31.8% of students at Estes Park K-5 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Estes Park K-5 School?
The largest demographic group at Estes Park K-5 School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Estes Park, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Estes Park K-5 School?
Estes Park K-5 School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Estes Park K-5 School rank among public schools in Estes Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Estes Park K-5 School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Estes Park, 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 Estes Park School District R-3?
Besides Estes Park K-5 School, Estes Park School District R-3 also operates Estes Park High School (288 students) and Estes Park Middle School (163 students). See the Estes Park School District R-3 district page for the complete list.