Enrollment
108
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Julesburg, CO
Julesburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Julesburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080486000811
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julesburg Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 108
- students enrolled
Julesburg Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Julesburg School District No. Re1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080486000811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Julesburg Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Julesburg Elementary School
Julesburg Elementary School is a small combined-grade school in Julesburg, Colorado, enrolling 108 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 108 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 71 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #44.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Julesburg School District No. Re1 spends $9,525 per pupil, 41% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Julesburg School District No. Re1 also operates Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (453 students) and Julesburg High School (107 students) alongside Julesburg 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 Julesburg Elementary School compares
Julesburg 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 19% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 28% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Colorado - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$9,525
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 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Julesburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Julesburg School District No. Re1, which includes Julesburg Elementary School.
$9,525
Per student
-41%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 81.7%
Federal 3.6%
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 Julesburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Destinations Career Academy of Colorado | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julesburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julesburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~108 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Julesburg Elementary School
How many students attend Julesburg Elementary School?
Julesburg Elementary School has 108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Julesburg, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julesburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julesburg Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 19% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 14% 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 Julesburg Elementary School?
49.2% of students at Julesburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julesburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Julesburg Elementary School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Julesburg, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julesburg Elementary School?
Julesburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
Is Julesburg Elementary School a good school?
Julesburg Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. 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 Julesburg School District No. Re1?
Besides Julesburg Elementary School, Julesburg School District No. Re1 also operates Destinations Career Academy of Colorado (453 students) and Julesburg High School (107 students). See the Julesburg School District No. Re1 district page for the complete list.
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