- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wellington, CO
Eyestone Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eyestone Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399000527
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eyestone Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Wellington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eyestone Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eyestone Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wellington, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399000527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Eyestone Elementary School held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 080399000527 · Wellington, CO Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 16.3:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Eyestone Elementary School held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.4 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Eyestone Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 619
Eyestone Elementary School
619 students
What this shows Eyestone Elementary School reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eyestone Elementary School compares
Eyestone 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in Colorado - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Eyestone Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eyestone Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eyestone Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eyestone Elementary School
How many students attend Eyestone Elementary School?
Eyestone Elementary School has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wellington, CO. CCD year-over-year: 663 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eyestone Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eyestone Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% higher 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 Eyestone Elementary School?
26.8% of students at Eyestone Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eyestone Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eyestone Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Wellington, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eyestone Elementary School?
Eyestone Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Eyestone Elementary School rank among schools in Wellington?
By Resource Investment Index, Eyestone Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Wellington, 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 Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Eyestone Elementary School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.