Enrollment
434
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Commerce City, CO
Monaco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Monaco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080195000017
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monaco Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Commerce City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Monaco Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monaco Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Commerce City, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080195000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monaco Elementary School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monaco Elementary School
Monaco Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Commerce City, Colorado, enrolling 434 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Colorado schools and 74% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 69.2% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Colorado average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Colorado median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 256 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #197, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students) and Kemp Elementary School (517 students) alongside Monaco Elementary School.
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 Monaco Elementary School compares
Monaco Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.9:1 | ▲ 74% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 80% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$14,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Somewhat 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
20
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 86.2%
White 10.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Monaco Elementary School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo, which includes Monaco Elementary School.
$14,314
Per student
-12%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 42.5%
Federal 17.0%
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 Monaco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kemp Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alsup Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dupont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monaco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary 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.
Similar enrollment (~434 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monaco Elementary School
How many students attend Monaco Elementary School?
Monaco Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Commerce City, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monaco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monaco Elementary School is 28.9:1, which is 74% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monaco Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Monaco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monaco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Monaco Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 86.2% of enrollment, in Commerce City, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monaco Elementary School?
Monaco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Monaco Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Commerce City?
By Resource Investment Index, Monaco Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Commerce City, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Commerce City on the city page.
Is Monaco Elementary School a good school?
Monaco Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. 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 School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo?
Besides Monaco Elementary School, School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo also operates Adams City High School (1,500 students), Kemp Elementary School (517 students), and Alsup Elementary School (492 students). See the School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo district page for the complete list.
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