- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayden, CO
Hayden Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayden Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080459000675
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden Valley Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hayden · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayden Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hayden, CO.
School address
District: Hayden School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080459000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Hayden Valley Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 080459000675 · Hayden, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 15.5:1 · 15.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hayden High School (119 students)
Hayden Valley Elementary School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hayden Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hayden Valley Elementary School
232 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
119 students
- Hayden Middle
Hayden Middle School
93 students
What this shows Hayden Valley Elementary School reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden Valley Elementary School compares
Hayden Valley 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 61% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 47% in Colorado - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$17,454
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Hayden Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Hayden School District No. Re 1 reports $17,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayden Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Hayden Valley Elementary School?
Hayden Valley Elementary School has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayden, CO. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden Valley Elementary School is 15.5:1, which is 7% 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 Hayden Valley Elementary School?
15.1% of students at Hayden Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden Valley Elementary School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Hayden, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden Valley Elementary School?
Hayden Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Hayden Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Hayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hayden, 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 Hayden School District No. Re 1?
Besides Hayden Valley Elementary School, Hayden School District No. Re 1 also operates Hayden High School (119 students) and Hayden Middle School (93 students). See the Hayden School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.