- Enrollment
- 2,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westminster, CO
Harris Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harris Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080723001238
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris Park Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #10 of 17
- schools in Westminster · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Park Elementary School ranks #10 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO.
School address
District: Westminster Public Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080723001238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Harris Park Elementary School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 080723001238 · Westminster, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 15.6:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High School (2,010 students)
Harris Park Elementary School held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.7 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Harris Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High School
2,010 students
- Josephine Hodg 597
Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy
597 students
- Orchard Park A 531
Orchard Park Academy
531 students
- Sunset Ridge E 449
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
449 students
- Colorado Sport 425
Colorado Sports Leadership Academy
425 students
- This school 234
Harris Park Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Harris Park Elementary School reports 234 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris Park Elementary School compares
Harris Park 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 57% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Colorado - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
60.7%
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
$17,815
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.8%
White 24.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Harris Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westminster Public Schools reports $17,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harris Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Park Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Sports Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harris Park Elementary School
How many students attend Harris Park Elementary School?
Harris Park Elementary School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westminster, CO. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Park Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% 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 Harris Park Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Harris Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harris Park Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.8% of enrollment, in Westminster, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris Park Elementary School?
Harris Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Harris Park Elementary School rank among schools in Westminster?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Park Elementary School ranks #10 of 17 schools in Westminster, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westminster on the city page.
What other schools are in Westminster Public Schools?
Besides Harris Park Elementary School, Westminster Public Schools also operates Westminster High School (2,010 students), Josephine Hodgkins Leadership Academy (597 students), and Orchard Park Academy (531 students). See the Westminster Public Schools district page for the complete list.