- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ignacio, CO
Ignacio Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ignacio Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080477001444
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ignacio Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ignacio · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 57.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ignacio Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ignacio Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ignacio, CO.
School address
District: Ignacio School District No. 11jt · Colorado
NCES ID 080477001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ignacio Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 080477001444 · Ignacio, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 11.6:1 · 57.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ignacio High School (182 students)
Ignacio Elementary School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Ignacio Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ignacio Elementary School
279 students
- Ignacio High S
Ignacio High School
182 students
- Ignacio Middle
Ignacio Middle School
144 students
What this shows Ignacio Elementary School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ignacio Elementary School compares
Ignacio 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.9% | ▲ 50% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 15% in Colorado - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
68.1%
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
$20,214
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 28.3%
White 28.0%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Ignacio Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ignacio School District No. 11jt reports $20,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ignacio Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignacio High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ignacio Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ignacio Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 144
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ignacio Elementary School
How many students attend Ignacio Elementary School?
Ignacio Elementary School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ignacio, CO. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignacio Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ignacio Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 26% 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 Ignacio Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Ignacio Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ignacio Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ignacio Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Ignacio, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ignacio Elementary School?
Ignacio Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Ignacio Elementary School rank among public schools in Ignacio?
By Resource Investment Index, Ignacio Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ignacio, 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 Ignacio School District No. 11jt?
Besides Ignacio Elementary School, Ignacio School District No. 11jt also operates Ignacio High School (182 students) and Ignacio Middle School (144 students). See the Ignacio School District No. 11jt district page for the complete list.