- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gypsum, CO
Gypsum Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gypsum Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080354006222
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gypsum Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gypsum · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gypsum Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gypsum Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gypsum, CO.
School address
District: Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Colorado
NCES ID 080354006222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Gypsum Elementary School grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 080354006222 · Gypsum, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 12.7:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Valley High School (980 students)
Gypsum Elementary School grew from 354 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Gypsum Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Valley H
Eagle Valley High School
980 students
- Battle Mountai
Battle Mountain High School
916 students
- Homestake Peak
Homestake Peak School
421 students
- This school
Gypsum Elementary School
395 students
- Eagle County C 360
Eagle County Charter Academy
360 students
- Eagle Valley E 350
Eagle Valley Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Gypsum Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gypsum Elementary School compares
Gypsum Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▲ 24% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Colorado - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$16,183
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
White 11.1%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Gypsum Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle County School District No. Re 50 reports $16,183 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gypsum Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Battle Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Homestake Peak School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle County Charter Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gypsum Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gypsum Elementary School
How many students attend Gypsum Elementary School?
Gypsum Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gypsum, CO. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gypsum Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gypsum Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 19% 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 Gypsum Elementary School?
47.7% of students at Gypsum Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gypsum Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gypsum Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Gypsum, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gypsum Elementary School?
Gypsum Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Gypsum Elementary School rank among public schools in Gypsum?
By Resource Investment Index, Gypsum Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gypsum, 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 Gypsum on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle County School District No. Re 50?
Besides Gypsum Elementary School, Eagle County School District No. Re 50 also operates Eagle Valley High School (980 students), Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and Homestake Peak School (421 students). See the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 district page for the complete list.