- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Morgan, CO
Green Acres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Green Acres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080405000558
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Green Acres Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Fort Morgan · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Green Acres Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Green Acres Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Morgan, CO.
School address
District: School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan · Colorado
NCES ID 080405000558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Green Acres Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 080405000558 · Fort Morgan, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 16:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Morgan High School (945 students)
Green Acres Elementary School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Green Acres Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Morgan Hi
Fort Morgan High School
945 students
- Fort Morgan Mi
Fort Morgan Middle School
749 students
- Columbine Elem
Columbine Elementary School
421 students
- Sherman Early
Sherman Early Childhood Center
409 students
- Baker Elementa 321
Baker Elementary School
321 students
- This school 320
Green Acres Elementary School
320 students
What this shows Green Acres Elementary School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Green Acres Elementary School compares
Green Acres 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 45% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Colorado - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,959
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.4%
White 39.4%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Green Acres Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan reports $11,959 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Green Acres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Morgan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Morgan Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Early Childhood Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Green Acres Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Green Acres Elementary School
How many students attend Green Acres Elementary School?
Green Acres Elementary School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Morgan, CO. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Acres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Acres Elementary School is 16:1, which is 4% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 2% 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 Green Acres Elementary School?
55.7% of students at Green Acres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Green Acres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Green Acres Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.4% of enrollment, in Fort Morgan, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Green Acres Elementary School?
Green Acres Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Green Acres Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fort Morgan?
By Resource Investment Index, Green Acres Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Fort Morgan, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Morgan on the city page.
What other schools are in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
Besides Green Acres Elementary School, School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan also operates Fort Morgan High School (945 students), Fort Morgan Middle School (749 students), and Columbine Elementary School (421 students). See the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan district page for the complete list.