Enrollment
431
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.8%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Estes Park K-5 School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Estes Park K-5 School
Estes Park K-5 School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Estes Park, Colorado, enrolling 431 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.8% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 431 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #317, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 431 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Estes Park School District R-3 also operates Estes Park High School (288 students) and Estes Park Middle School (163 students) alongside Estes Park K-5 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 Estes Park K-5 School compares
Estes Park K-5 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Estes Park School District R-3, which includes Estes Park K-5 School.
$14,903
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 86.3%
State 4.1%
Federal 9.6%
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 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
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~431 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Estes Park on the city page.
Is Estes Park K-5 School a good school?
Estes Park K-5 School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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