- Enrollment
- 1,727
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longmont, CO
Fall River Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fall River Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080537001737
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fall River Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools.
- #16 of 19
- schools in Longmont · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fall River Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fall River Elementary School ranks #16 of 19 schools in Longmont, CO.
School address
District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080537001737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Fall River Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080537001737 · Longmont, CO Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 19.3:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie High School (1,727 students)
Fall River Elementary School held near 518 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.8 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fall River 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 520
Fall River Elementary School
520 students
What this shows Fall River Elementary School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fall River Elementary School compares
Fall River 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 53% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Colorado - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$14,045
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.5%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Fall River Elementary School is more mixed than 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 Fall River 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Longmont High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Soaring Heights Pk-8 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fall River 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fall River Elementary School
How many students attend Fall River Elementary School?
Fall River Elementary School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longmont, CO. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fall River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fall River Elementary School is 19.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fall River Elementary School?
18.1% of students at Fall River Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fall River Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fall River Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Longmont, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fall River Elementary School?
Fall River Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Fall River Elementary School rank among schools in Longmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Fall River Elementary School ranks #16 of 19 schools in Longmont, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longmont on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j?
Besides Fall River 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.