- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lochbuie, CO
Lochbuie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lochbuie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080492002025
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lochbuie Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Colorado
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 239
- students enrolled
Lochbuie Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Weld County School District Re-3j · Colorado
NCES ID 080492002025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Lochbuie Elementary School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-13.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 080492002025 · Lochbuie, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 11.9:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Weld Central Senior High School (651 students)
Lochbuie Elementary School shrank from 266 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-13.2%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Lochbuie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weld Central S
Weld Central Senior High School
651 students
- Meadow Ridge E
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
440 students
- Weld Central M
Weld Central Middle School
403 students
- Hoff Elementar
Hoff Elementary School
338 students
- Hudson Element
Hudson Elementary School
303 students
- This school 239
Lochbuie Elementary School
239 students
What this shows Lochbuie Elementary School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lochbuie Elementary School compares
Lochbuie Elementary School 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▲ 2% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Colorado - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$13,061
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
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.4%
White 28.5%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Lochbuie Elementary School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weld County School District Re-3j reports $13,061 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lochbuie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weld Central Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weld Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoff Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lochbuie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lochbuie Elementary School
How many students attend Lochbuie Elementary School?
Lochbuie Elementary School has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lochbuie, CO. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lochbuie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lochbuie Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 24% 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 Lochbuie Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Lochbuie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lochbuie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lochbuie Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.4% of enrollment, in Lochbuie, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lochbuie Elementary School?
Lochbuie Elementary School 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).
What other schools are in Weld County School District Re-3j?
Besides Lochbuie Elementary School, Weld County School District Re-3j also operates Weld Central Senior High School (651 students), Meadow Ridge Elementary School (440 students), and Weld Central Middle School (403 students). See the Weld County School District Re-3j district page for the complete list.