- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trinidad, CO
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fisher's Peak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080696001946
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fisher's Peak Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Trinidad · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Fisher's Peak Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher's Peak Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Trinidad, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080696001946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Fisher's Peak Elementary School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 080696001946 · Trinidad, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 19.6:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Trinidad High School (204 students)
Fisher's Peak Elementary School shrank from 403 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fisher's Peak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fisher's Peak Elementary School
393 students
- Trinidad High
Trinidad High School
204 students
- Trinidad Middl
Trinidad Middle School
172 students
What this shows Fisher's Peak Elementary School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fisher's Peak Elementary School compares
Fisher's Peak Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 86% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Colorado - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,520
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
White 28.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Fisher's Peak Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and reports $14,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fisher's Peak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trinidad Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fisher's Peak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fisher's Peak Elementary School
How many students attend Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trinidad, CO. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fisher's Peak Elementary School is 19.6:1, which is 18% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
71.5% of students at Fisher's Peak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fisher's Peak Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment, in Trinidad, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fisher's Peak Elementary School?
Fisher's Peak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fisher's Peak Elementary School rank among public schools in Trinidad?
By Resource Investment Index, Fisher's Peak Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Trinidad, 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 Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and?
Besides Fisher's Peak Elementary School, Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and also operates Trinidad High School (204 students) and Trinidad Middle School (172 students). See the Trinidad School District 1 in the County of Las Animas and district page for the complete list.