Enrollment
257
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce City, CO
Hanson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hanson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080195000018
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanson Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 12
- schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanson Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanson Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080195000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.1%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanson Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanson Elementary School
Hanson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Commerce City, Colorado, enrolling 257 students.
At 15.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Colorado median, within a few percentage points of the 16.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 257 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students) and Kemp Elementary School (517 students) alongside Hanson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hanson Elementary School compares
Hanson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.1% | ▲ 59% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Colorado - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, which includes Hanson Elementary School.
$14,314
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.0%
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.
How Hanson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alsup Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dupont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monaco Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~257 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hanson Elementary School
How many students attend Hanson Elementary School?
Hanson Elementary School has 257 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce City, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanson Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 4% 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 Hanson Elementary School?
61.1% of students at Hanson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanson Elementary School?
Hanson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hanson Elementary School rank among schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanson Elementary School ranks #2 of 12 schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Commerce City on the city page.
Is Hanson Elementary School a good school?
Hanson Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Besides Hanson Elementary School, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students), Kemp Elementary School (517 students), and Alsup Elementary School (492 students). See the School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo district page for the complete list.
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