Enrollment
107
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galeton Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galeton Elementary School
Galeton Elementary School is a small elementary school in Galeton, Colorado, enrolling 107 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.2% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 107 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 93 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld County School District No. Re-2 spends $10,860 per pupil, 33% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld County School District No. Re-2 also operates Eaton High School (567 students) and Eaton Middle School (485 students) alongside Galeton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Galeton Elementary School compares
Galeton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District No. Re-2, which includes Galeton Elementary School.
$10,860
Per student
-33%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.5%
State 20.4%
Federal 5.1%
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.
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
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~107 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Galeton Elementary School a good school?
Galeton Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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