- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+134 students YoY
Monaco Elementary School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+56.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+134 students YoY 080195000017 · Commerce City, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 28.9:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams City High School (1,500 students)
Monaco Elementary School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+56.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Monaco Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams City Hig
Adams City High School
1,500 students
- Kemp Elementar 517
Kemp Elementary School
517 students
- Alsup Elementa 492
Alsup Elementary School
492 students
- Dupont Element 488
Dupont Elementary School
488 students
- This school 434
Monaco Elementary School
434 students
- Central Elemen 421
Central Elementary School
421 students
What this shows Monaco Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monaco Elementary School compares
Monaco Elementary School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,034
per pupil, district-wide
- above Colorado avg of $17,910
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for School District N. 14 in the County of Adams & State of Colo reports $18,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~434 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), up 134.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.