- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glenwood Springs, CO
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080426000589
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Springs Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Glenwood Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 40.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Glenwood Springs, CO.
School address
District: Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080426000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Glenwood Springs Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 080426000589 · Glenwood Springs, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 12.2:1 · 40.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students)
Glenwood Springs Elementary School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.2 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Glenwood Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenwood Sprin
Glenwood Springs High School
1,032 students
- Basalt Element
Basalt Elementary School
539 students
- Roaring Fork H
Roaring Fork High School
472 students
- This school
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
452 students
- Crystal River
Crystal River Elementary School
445 students
- Basalt High Sc
Basalt High School
414 students
What this shows Glenwood Springs Elementary School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood Springs Elementary School compares
Glenwood Springs 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.5% | ▲ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 18% in Colorado - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$16,667
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
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.0%
White 26.1%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Glenwood Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 reports $16,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenwood Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basalt Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roaring Fork High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crystal River Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basalt High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
Glenwood Springs Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glenwood Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Springs Elementary School is 12.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 22% 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 Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
40.5% of students at Glenwood Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Springs Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.0% of enrollment, in Glenwood Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Springs Elementary School?
Glenwood Springs 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 Glenwood Springs Elementary School rank among schools in Glenwood Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Springs Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Glenwood Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glenwood Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1?
Besides Glenwood Springs Elementary School, Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 also operates Glenwood Springs High School (1,032 students), Basalt Elementary School (539 students), and Roaring Fork High School (472 students). See the Roaring Fork School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.