- Enrollment
- 2,052
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northglenn, CO
Hulstrom Options K-8 School
Federal NCES profile for Hulstrom Options K-8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080690001178
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hulstrom Options K-8 School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Northglenn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hulstrom Options K-8 School has class sizes larger than 75% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hulstrom Options K-8 School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Northglenn, CO.
School address
District: Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Colorado
NCES ID 080690001178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Hulstrom Options K-8 School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 080690001178 · Northglenn, CO Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 18.4:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (2,052 students)
Hulstrom Options K-8 School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Hulstrom Options K-8 School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
2,052 students
- Horizon High S
Horizon High School
1,966 students
- Northglenn Hig
Northglenn High School
1,844 students
- Mountain Range
Mountain Range High School
1,788 students
- Stargate Chart
Stargate Charter School
1,572 students
- This school 663
Hulstrom Options K-8 School
663 students
What this shows Hulstrom Options K-8 School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hulstrom Options K-8 School compares
Hulstrom Options K-8 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 89% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Colorado - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,748
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Two or More 12.9%
Asian 12.7%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Hulstrom Options K-8 School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adams 12 Five Star Schools reports $14,748 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hulstrom Options K-8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northglenn High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Range High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stargate Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hulstrom Options K-8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,572
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hulstrom Options K-8 School
How many students attend Hulstrom Options K-8 School?
Hulstrom Options K-8 School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northglenn, CO. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hulstrom Options K-8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hulstrom Options K-8 School is 18.4:1, which is 11% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hulstrom Options K-8 School?
4.2% of students at Hulstrom Options K-8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hulstrom Options K-8 School?
The largest demographic group at Hulstrom Options K-8 School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Northglenn, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hulstrom Options K-8 School?
Hulstrom Options K-8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hulstrom Options K-8 School rank among elementary schools in Northglenn?
By Resource Investment Index, Hulstrom Options K-8 School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Northglenn, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northglenn on the city page.
What other schools are in Adams 12 Five Star Schools?
Besides Hulstrom Options K-8 School, Adams 12 Five Star Schools also operates Legacy High School (2,052 students), Horizon High School (1,966 students), and Northglenn High School (1,844 students). See the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district page for the complete list.