- Enrollment
- 2,042
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Henderson, CO
John W Thimmig Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John W Thimmig Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080258001822
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John W Thimmig Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Henderson · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John W Thimmig Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John W Thimmig Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Henderson, CO.
School address
District: School District 27j · Colorado
NCES ID 080258001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
John W Thimmig Elementary School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 080258001822 · Henderson, CO Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 20.4:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students)
John W Thimmig Elementary School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 495 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
John W Thimmig Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colorado Conne
Colorado Connections Academy
2,042 students
- Prairie View H
Prairie View High School
1,809 students
- Riverdale Ridg
Riverdale Ridge High School
1,784 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High School
1,733 students
- Bromley East C
Bromley East Charter School
1,214 students
- This school 531
John W Thimmig Elementary School
531 students
What this shows John W Thimmig Elementary School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How John W Thimmig Elementary School compares
John W Thimmig Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 9% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$10,854
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.6%
White 29.2%
Asian 3.8%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, John W Thimmig Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School District 27j reports $10,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John W Thimmig Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie View High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bromley East Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John W Thimmig Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,784
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,733
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,214
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about John W Thimmig Elementary School
How many students attend John W Thimmig Elementary School?
John W Thimmig Elementary School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Henderson, CO. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Thimmig Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John W Thimmig Elementary School is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John W Thimmig Elementary School?
35.0% of students at John W Thimmig Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John W Thimmig Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John W Thimmig Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.6% of enrollment, in Henderson, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John W Thimmig Elementary School?
John W Thimmig Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 John W Thimmig Elementary School rank among public schools in Henderson?
By Resource Investment Index, John W Thimmig Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Henderson, 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 Henderson on the city page.
What other schools are in School District 27j?
Besides John W Thimmig Elementary School, School District 27j also operates Colorado Connections Academy (2,042 students), Prairie View High School (1,809 students), and Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students). See the School District 27j district page for the complete list.