- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gunnison, CO
Gunnison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gunnison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080447001968
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunnison Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gunnison · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunnison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gunnison, CO.
School address
District: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080447001968 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Gunnison Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 080447001968 · Gunnison, CO Other · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 13.3:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Gunnison High School (410 students)
Gunnison Elementary School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gunnison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gunnison Elementary School
560 students
- Gunnison High
Gunnison High School
410 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Secondary School
400 students
- Gunnison Middl
Gunnison Middle School
314 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Elementary School
303 students
- Lake Preschool 74
Lake Preschool
74 students
What this shows Gunnison Elementary School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunnison Elementary School compares
Gunnison 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 36% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Colorado - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$14,480
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Gunnison Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j reports $14,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gunnison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crested Butte Secondary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crested Butte Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Gunnison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunnison Elementary School
How many students attend Gunnison Elementary School?
Gunnison Elementary School has 560 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gunnison, CO. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 15% 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 Gunnison Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Gunnison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunnison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gunnison Elementary School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Gunnison, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunnison Elementary School?
Gunnison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gunnison Elementary School rank among public schools in Gunnison?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gunnison, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j?
Besides Gunnison Elementary School, Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j also operates Gunnison High School (410 students), Crested Butte Secondary School (400 students), and Gunnison Middle School (314 students). See the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j district page for the complete list.