- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Greeley, CO
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation
Federal NCES profile for Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080441006719
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Greeley · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 124
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Tjardes School of Innovation ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Greeley, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080441006719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080441006719 · Greeley, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 31.7% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeley West High School (1,936 students)
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation held near 124 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 1.6 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeley West H
Greeley West High School
1,936 students
- University Sch
University Schools
1,784 students
- Greeley Centra
Greeley Central High School
1,507 students
- Frontier Chart
Frontier Charter Academy
1,432 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,322 students
- This school 124
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation
124 students
What this shows Fred Tjardes School of Innovation reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred Tjardes School of Innovation compares
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 18% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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.
Funding equity
$13,549
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Fred Tjardes School of Innovation is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta reports $13,549 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred Tjardes School of Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| University Schools | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Greeley Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Northridge High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Fred Tjardes School of Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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.
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 an elementary school in Greeley, CO. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 124 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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% of enrollment, in Greeley, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred Tjardes School of Innovation?
Fred Tjardes School of Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Fred Tjardes School of Innovation rank among elementary schools in Greeley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred Tjardes School of Innovation ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Greeley, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Greeley on the city page.
What other schools are in Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta?
Besides Fred Tjardes School of Innovation, Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta also operates Greeley West High School (1,936 students), University Schools (1,784 students), and Greeley Central High School (1,507 students). See the Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta district page for the complete list.