- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galeton, CO
Galeton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Galeton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080360000477
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galeton Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 107
- students enrolled
Galeton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Weld County School District No. Re-2 · Colorado
NCES ID 080360000477 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Galeton Elementary School held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080360000477 · Galeton, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
107 enr · 13.4:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Eaton High School (567 students)
Galeton Elementary School held near 121 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Galeton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eaton High Sch
Eaton High School
567 students
- Eaton Middle S
Eaton Middle School
485 students
- Eaton Elementa
Eaton Elementary School
484 students
- Benjamin Eaton
Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
357 students
- This school 107
Galeton Elementary School
107 students
What this shows Galeton Elementary School reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galeton Elementary School compares
Galeton 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Colorado - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,839
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
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.6%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Galeton Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District No. Re-2 reports $12,839 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galeton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Eaton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galeton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galeton Elementary School
How many students attend Galeton Elementary School?
Galeton Elementary School has 107 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galeton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galeton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galeton Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% 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 Galeton Elementary School?
40.2% of students at Galeton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galeton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Galeton Elementary School is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Galeton, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galeton Elementary School?
Galeton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Weld County School District No. Re-2?
Besides Galeton Elementary School, Weld County School District No. Re-2 also operates Eaton High School (567 students), Eaton Middle School (485 students), and Eaton Elementary School (484 students). See the Weld County School District No. Re-2 district page for the complete list.