- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilcrest, CO
Gilcrest Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilcrest Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080420000575
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilcrest Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gilcrest · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilcrest Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilcrest Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gilcrest, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080420000575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Gilcrest Elementary School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 080420000575 · Gilcrest, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 11.9:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (483 students)
Gilcrest Elementary School held near 207 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gilcrest Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
483 students
- Pete Mirich El
Pete Mirich Elementary School
358 students
- Platteville El
Platteville Elementary School
317 students
- North Valley M
North Valley Middle School
248 students
- This school 178
Gilcrest Elementary School
178 students
- South Valley M 143
South Valley Middle School
143 students
What this shows Gilcrest Elementary School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilcrest Elementary School compares
Gilcrest 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Colorado - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$16,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
White 29.8%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Gilcrest Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 reports $16,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilcrest Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pete Mirich Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platteville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilcrest Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilcrest Elementary School
How many students attend Gilcrest Elementary School?
Gilcrest Elementary School has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilcrest, CO. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 207 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilcrest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilcrest Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% 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 Gilcrest Elementary School?
35.0% of students at Gilcrest Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilcrest Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilcrest Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Gilcrest, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilcrest Elementary School?
Gilcrest Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Gilcrest Elementary School rank among public schools in Gilcrest?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilcrest Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gilcrest, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1?
Besides Gilcrest Elementary School, Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 also operates Valley High School (483 students), Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students), and Platteville Elementary School (317 students). See the Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.