Enrollment
192
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Black Hawk, CO
Gilpin County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gilpin County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080423000581
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilpin County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 192
- students enrolled
Gilpin County Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080423000581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilpin County Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilpin County Elementary School
Gilpin County Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Black Hawk, Colorado, enrolling 192 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 192 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 160 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #130, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 42/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Gilpin County School District No. Re-1, also runs Gilpin County Undivided High School (200 students).
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 Gilpin County Elementary School compares
Gilpin County 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 29% in Colorado - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
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
$15,140
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Gilpin County 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 Gilpin County School District No. Re-1, which includes Gilpin County Elementary School.
$15,140
Per student
-7%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 36.4%
Federal 3.7%
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 Gilpin County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilpin County Undivided High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilpin County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 200
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~192 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gilpin County Elementary School
How many students attend Gilpin County Elementary School?
Gilpin County Elementary School has 192 students enrolled. It is a public school in Black Hawk, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilpin County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilpin County Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 Gilpin County Elementary School?
27.1% of students at Gilpin County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilpin County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gilpin County Elementary School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Black Hawk, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilpin County Elementary School?
Gilpin County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Gilpin County Elementary School a good school?
Gilpin County Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Gilpin County School District No. Re-1?
Besides Gilpin County Elementary School, Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 also operates Gilpin County Undivided High School (200 students). See the Gilpin County School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.
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