Enrollment
74
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-29% vs state
What stands out at Lake Preschool
Lake Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Gunnison, Colorado, enrolling 74 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Colorado schools, with 74 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 61 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 74 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j spends $12,701 per pupil, 22% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j also operates Gunnison Elementary School (560 students) and Gunnison High School (410 students) alongside Lake Preschool.
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 Lake Preschool compares
Lake Preschool on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,701
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gunnison Watershed School District Re1j, which includes Lake Preschool.
$12,701
Per student
-22%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 21.0%
Federal 9.3%
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 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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gunnison on the city page.
Is Lake Preschool a good school?
Lake Preschool earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 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.
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