Enrollment
338
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keenesburg, CO
Hoff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hoff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080492000817
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoff Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Keenesburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoff Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoff Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Keenesburg, CO.
School address
District: Weld County School District Re-3j · Colorado
NCES ID 080492000817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hoff Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hoff Elementary School
Hoff Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Keenesburg, Colorado, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #199.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Weld County School District Re-3j spends $12,612 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Weld Central Senior High School (651 students) and Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students) alongside Hoff 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 Hoff Elementary School compares
Hoff 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Colorado - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
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
$12,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 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.
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.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 41.4%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Hoff Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weld County School District Re-3j, which includes Hoff Elementary School.
$12,612
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 23.0%
Federal 9.9%
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 Hoff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weld Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weld Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lochbuie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~338 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hoff Elementary School
How many students attend Hoff Elementary School?
Hoff Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keenesburg, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoff Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoff Elementary School?
33.5% of students at Hoff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hoff Elementary School is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Keenesburg, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoff Elementary School?
Hoff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hoff Elementary School rank among public schools in Keenesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoff Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Keenesburg, 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 Keenesburg on the city page.
Is Hoff Elementary School a good school?
Hoff Elementary School earns 41/100 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 Weld County School District Re-3j?
Besides Hoff Elementary School, Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Weld Central Senior High School (651 students), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students), and Weld Central Middle School (403 students). See the Weld County School District Re-3j district page for the complete list.
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