- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
French Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for French Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080648001458
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
French Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #43 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
French Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, French Elementary School ranks #43 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080648001458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
French Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 080648001458 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 16.9:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students)
French Elementary School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
French Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mesa Ridge Hig
Mesa Ridge High School
1,304 students
- Widefield High
Widefield High School
1,193 students
- Grand Mountain
Grand Mountain School
1,044 students
- Janitell Junio
Janitell Junior High School
658 students
- Webster Elemen
Webster Elementary School
582 students
- This school 491
French Elementary School
491 students
What this shows French Elementary School reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How French Elementary School compares
French 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$12,730
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 9.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 37.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, French Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of reports $12,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How French Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Widefield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Janitell Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to French Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about French Elementary School
How many students attend French Elementary School?
French Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at French Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at French Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at French Elementary School?
21.2% of students at French Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of French Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at French Elementary School is White at 37.7% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for French Elementary School?
French Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 French Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, French Elementary School ranks #43 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of?
Besides French Elementary School, School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of also operates Mesa Ridge High School (1,304 students), Widefield High School (1,193 students), and Grand Mountain School (1,044 students). See the School District No. 3 in the County of El Paso and State of district page for the complete list.