- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gunnison, CO
Lake Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Lake Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080447001689
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Preschool earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Gunnison · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 74
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Preschool ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gunnison, CO.
School address
District: Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j · Colorado
NCES ID 080447001689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lake Preschool held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.6 → 0.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 080447001689 · Gunnison, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
74 enr · 27.4% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Gunnison Elementary School (560 students)
Lake Preschool held near 76 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.6 → 0.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lake Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gunnison Eleme
Gunnison Elementary School
560 students
- Gunnison High
Gunnison High School
410 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Secondary School
400 students
- Gunnison Middl
Gunnison Middle School
314 students
- Crested Butte
Crested Butte Elementary School
303 students
- This school 74
Lake Preschool
74 students
What this shows Lake Preschool reports 74 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Preschool compares
Lake Preschool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 29% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 74 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
74
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,480
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 74 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Lake Preschool is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j reports $14,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Gunnison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Crested Butte Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Gunnison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Crested Butte Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lake Preschool
How many students attend Lake Preschool?
Lake Preschool has 74 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gunnison, CO. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 76 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Preschool?
27.4% of students at Lake Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Lake Preschool is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in Gunnison, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Preschool?
Lake Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Preschool rank among public schools in Gunnison?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Preschool ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Gunnison, 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 Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j?
Besides Lake Preschool, Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j also operates Gunnison Elementary School (560 students), Gunnison High School (410 students), and Crested Butte Secondary School (400 students). See the Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j district page for the complete list.