- Enrollment
- 101
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fowler, CO
Fowler Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Fowler Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080411001981
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fowler Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Fowler · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fowler Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fowler, CO.
School address
District: Fowler School District No. R4j · Colorado
NCES ID 080411001981 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Fowler Elementary School grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 080411001981 · Fowler, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 10.8:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Fowler High School (101 students)
Fowler Elementary School grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 198 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fowler Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Fowler Elementary School
183 students
- Fowler High Sc
Fowler High School
101 students
- Fowler Junior 58
Fowler Junior High School
58 students
What this shows Fowler Elementary School reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fowler Elementary School compares
Fowler Elementary School is a growing 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 35% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 7% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Colorado - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.9%
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
$15,767
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Fowler Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fowler School District No. R4j reports $15,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fowler Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fowler Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fowler Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~183 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fowler Elementary School
How many students attend Fowler Elementary School?
Fowler Elementary School has 183 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fowler, CO. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fowler Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 35% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 31% 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 Fowler Elementary School?
41.1% of students at Fowler Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fowler Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Fowler Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Fowler, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fowler Elementary School?
Fowler Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Fowler Elementary School rank among public schools in Fowler?
By Resource Investment Index, Fowler Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Fowler, 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 Fowler School District No. R4j?
Besides Fowler Elementary School, Fowler School District No. R4j also operates Fowler High School (101 students) and Fowler Junior High School (58 students). See the Fowler School District No. R4j district page for the complete list.