Enrollment
124
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 080441006719
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation — Greeley, CO
Federal NCES profile for Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
126:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+646% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fred Tjardes School of Innovation compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation reports 124 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 126:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 646% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 692% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 31.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the Colorado average and 39% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $21,500 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.9% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fred Tjardes School of Innovation compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 126:1 | ▲ 646% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% 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
126:1
students per teacher
— 646% above state mean
Top 100% in Colorado — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$21,500
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 124 Top 15% in Colorado — larger than 85% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 126:1 +646% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 31.7% -18% vs state
NCES ID 080441006719
Student demographics
White 52.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Fred Tjardes School of Innovation.
$21,500
Per student
+3%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Fred Tjardes School of Innovation
How many students attend Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation has 124 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in GREELEY, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is 126:1, which is 646% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 692% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?
31.7% of students at Fred Tjardes School of Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?
The largest demographic group at Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is White at 52.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in GREELEY, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.