Enrollment
178
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilcrest Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilcrest Elementary School
Gilcrest Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Gilcrest, Colorado, enrolling 178 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.0% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 149 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #69.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (30%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1 also operates Valley High School (483 students) and Pete Mirich Elementary School (358 students) alongside Gilcrest 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 Gilcrest Elementary School compares
Gilcrest 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,088
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County Reorganized School District No. Re-1, which includes Gilcrest Elementary School.
$15,088
Per student
-7%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 32.3%
Federal 7.3%
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 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
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~178 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gilcrest on the city page.
Is Gilcrest Elementary School a good school?
Gilcrest Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 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.
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