- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Yuma, CO
Little Indians Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Little Indians Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080001601745
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Indians Preschool earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Colorado.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Yuma · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 41
- students enrolled
Little Indians Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Indians Preschool ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Yuma, CO.
School address
District: Yuma 1 School District · Colorado
NCES ID 080001601745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Little Indians Preschool shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 080001601745 · Yuma, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 41:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students)
Little Indians Preschool shrank from 64 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-12.5%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Little Indians Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenneth P Morr
Kenneth P Morris Elementary School
310 students
- Yuma High Scho
Yuma High School
228 students
- Yuma Middle Sc
Yuma Middle School
223 students
- This school 41
Little Indians Preschool
41 students
What this shows Little Indians Preschool reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Indians Preschool compares
Little Indians Preschool 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 | 41:1 | ▲ 147% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
41:1
students per teacher
- 147% above state mean
Top 99% in Colorado - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,299
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
White 26.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Little Indians Preschool is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Yuma 1 School District reports $12,299 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Indians Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth P Morris Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuma High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Yuma Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Indians Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Indians Preschool
How many students attend Little Indians Preschool?
Little Indians Preschool has 41 students enrolled. It is a public school in Yuma, CO. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Indians Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Indians Preschool is 41:1, which is 147% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Indians Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Little Indians Preschool is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Yuma, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Indians Preschool?
Little Indians Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Little Indians Preschool rank among public schools in Yuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Indians Preschool ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Yuma, 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 Yuma 1 School District?
Besides Little Indians Preschool, Yuma 1 School District also operates Kenneth P Morris Elementary School (310 students), Yuma High School (228 students), and Yuma Middle School (223 students). See the Yuma 1 School District district page for the complete list.