- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brighton, CO
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Peak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080690001709
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Peak Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #4 of 17
- public schools in Brighton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Peak Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Peak Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Brighton, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001709 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Glacier Peak Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 080690001709 · Brighton, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 15.8:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Glacier Peak Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Glacier Peak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 412
Glacier Peak Elementary School
412 students
What this shows Glacier Peak Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glacier Peak Elementary School compares
Glacier Peak 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$14,748
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
White 40.5%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Glacier Peak Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glacier Peak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Peak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glacier Peak Elementary School
How many students attend Glacier Peak Elementary School?
Glacier Peak Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brighton, CO. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Peak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Peak Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Glacier Peak Elementary School?
26.9% of students at Glacier Peak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Peak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Peak Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.9% of enrollment, in Brighton, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Peak Elementary School?
Glacier Peak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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).
How does Glacier Peak Elementary School rank among public schools in Brighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Peak Elementary School ranks #4 of 17 public schools in Brighton, 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 Brighton on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Glacier Peak Elementary School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.