Enrollment
173
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080567000971
Miami/Yoder Elementary School — Rush, CO
Federal NCES profile for Miami/Yoder Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miami/Yoder Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Miami/Yoder Elementary School reports 173 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 45% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% above the Colorado average and 21% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Miami-Yoder Joint District No. 60 of the Counties of El Pas spends $19,268 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.7% from local sources (property taxes), 58.4% from the state, and 12.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Miami/Yoder Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 36% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 6% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
— 36% above state mean
Top 95% in Colorado — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$19,268
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 173 Top 21% in Colorado — larger than 79% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 23:1 +36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.0% +6% vs state
NCES ID 080567000971
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Yoder Joint District No. 60 of the Counties of El Pas, which includes Miami/Yoder Elementary School.
$19,268
Per student
-8%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.7%
State 58.4%
Federal 12.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 184
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
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Frequently asked questions about Miami/Yoder Elementary School
How many students attend Miami/Yoder Elementary School?
Miami/Yoder Elementary School has 173 students enrolled. It is a other school in RUSH, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami/Yoder Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami/Yoder Elementary School is 23:1, which is 36% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami/Yoder Elementary School?
41.0% of students at Miami/Yoder Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami/Yoder Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Miami/Yoder Elementary School is White at 67.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in RUSH, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami/Yoder Elementary School?
Miami/Yoder Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.