- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Limon, CO
Limon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Limon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080528000870
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Limon Elementary School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 218
- students enrolled
Limon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Limon School District No. Re 4j · Colorado
NCES ID 080528000870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Limon Elementary School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 080528000870 · Limon, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 13.6:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Limon Junior-Senior High School (233 students)
Limon Elementary School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
How Limon Elementary School compares
Limon 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 5% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% 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.
Funding equity
$13,359
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Limon Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limon School District No. Re 4j reports $13,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Limon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limon Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Limon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Limon Elementary School
How many students attend Limon Elementary School?
Limon Elementary School has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Limon, CO. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Limon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Limon Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 13% 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 Limon Elementary School?
36.7% of students at Limon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Limon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Limon Elementary School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Limon, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Limon Elementary School?
Limon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Limon School District No. Re 4j?
Besides Limon Elementary School, Limon School District No. Re 4j also operates Limon Junior-Senior High School (233 students). See the Limon School District No. Re 4j district page for the complete list.