- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
257 on latest CCD 080195000018 · Commerce City, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 15.1:1 · 61.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams City High School (1,500 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 12 schools in Commerce City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hanson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams City Hig
Adams City High School
1,500 students
- Kemp Elementar 517
Kemp Elementary School
517 students
- Alsup Elementa 492
Alsup Elementary School
492 students
- Dupont Element 488
Dupont Elementary School
488 students
- Monaco Element 434
Monaco Elementary School
434 students
- This school 257
Hanson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Hanson Elementary School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanson Elementary School compares
Hanson Elementary School vs Colorado and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$18,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo reports $18,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~257 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.