Enrollment
1,507
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 080441000641
Greeley Central High School — Greeley, CO
Federal NCES profile for Greeley Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 24
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greeley Central High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Greeley Central High School reports 1,507 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 78.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Colorado average and 3% above the national baseline. The school offers 18 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 299 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta spends $21,500 per pupil district-wide, above the Colorado average of $20,949 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.8% from local sources (property taxes), 47.9% from the state, and 13.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greeley Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.5% | ▲ 39% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% 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
19:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Colorado — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,500
per pupil, district-wide
— above Colorado avg of $20,949
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 299 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,507 Top 97% in Colorado — larger than 3% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 78.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.5% +39% vs state
NCES ID 080441000641
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
White 20.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 299:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 90
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greeleyschool District No. 6 in the County of Weld and Sta, which includes Greeley Central High School.
$21,500
Per student
+3%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.9%
Federal 13.3%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,432
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Enrollment
- 1,322
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
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Innovative Connections High School
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Frequently asked questions about Greeley Central High School
How many students attend Greeley Central High School?
Greeley Central High School has 1,507 students enrolled. It is a high school in GREELEY, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greeley Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greeley Central High School is 19:1, which is 12% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greeley Central High School?
53.5% of students at Greeley Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greeley Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Greeley Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in GREELEY, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greeley Central High School?
Greeley Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.